title: Radiologic Assessment of the Periodontal Patient.
abstract: Periodontal examination involves evaluation of soft and hard tissue parameters to gauge gingival inflammatory changes and quantify attachment loss. Conventional radiographs are vital components of this process and can be used to assess the presence of calculus and other local factors to establish a diagnosis, prognosis, and periodontal treatment plan. The 2-dimensional nature of these images limits their utility. The advent of high-resolution cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers 3-dimensional images that might overcome these limitations. We discuss the use of conventional radiographic techniques as well as CBCT for evaluating, diagnosing, and treatment planning patients presenting for periodontal and/or implant therapy.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 240 South 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: jkorosto@pobox.upenn.edu.
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Korostoff
authors.affiliation: Departments of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 240 South 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aratsu
authors.affiliation: Departments of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 240 South 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kasten
authors.affiliation: Departments of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 240 South 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
authors.forename: Mel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mupparapu
mesh_terms: D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
keywords: Bitewing; Cone beam computed tomography; Periapical; Periodontics; Radiology