ADVANCED IMAGING

Radiographs are a valuable diagnostic tool, as an adjunct to clinical examination in the diagnosis of dental diseases.Dentistry has witnessed tremendous advances in all its branches over the past three decades. With these advances, the need for more precise diagnostic tools, specially imaging methods, have become mandatory. From the simple intra-oral periapical X-rays, advanced imaging techniques like computed tomography, cone beam computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound have also found place in modern dentistry. Changing from analogue to digital radiography has not only made the process simpler and faster but also made image storage, manipulation and retrieval easier. Recent advances in imaging technologies have revolutionized dental diagnostics and treatment planning.