Endodontic radiography.
The ability to take radiographs of good diagnostic quality is an essential prerequisite for successful root canal therapy. However, the operator also has a responsibility to limit the radiation dose to the patient. This article reviews the radiography required for root canal treatment with these criteria in mind.
Nixon
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Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield.
Robinson
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