title: Endodontic radiographs: realities and illusions.
abstract: Several case reports show how, on occasion, radiographs fail to disclose important realities. The illusions that are presented radiographically have the potential to misdirect diagnosis and treatment as well.
authors.affiliation: General Practice Residency Program, Muhlenberg Hospital Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Selden
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000209:etiology; D003791:Dental Pulp Test / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006171:Gutta-Percha / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D019233:Retreatment; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000009:adverse effects; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries
chemical_list: D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D006171:Gutta-Percha