title: Endodontic radiography.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield.
authors.forename: P P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Nixon
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014962:X-Ray Film