. Dental and oral radiography; a textbook for students and practitioners of dentistry . t indication for the use ofthe x-ray in oral surgery occurs in cases in which theextraction of certain teeth is necessary. For instance,if one or more third molars are to be removed, a radio-gram of these teeth and their surrounding structureswill acquaint the operator with any abnormalities of po-sition or formation, and will make it possible to proceedwith the operation without unknown handicaps. Following the removal of teeth, a radiogram of thefield of operation is often of value as a matter of record,t
. Dental and oral radiography; a textbook for students and practitioners of dentistry . t indication for the use ofthe x-ray in oral surgery occurs in cases in which theextraction of certain teeth is necessary. For instance,if one or more third molars are to be removed, a radio-gram of these teeth and their surrounding structureswill acquaint the operator with any abnormalities of po-sition or formation, and will make it possible to proceedwith the operation without unknown handicaps. Following the removal of teeth, a radiogram of thefield of operation is often of value as a matter of record,to make sure that no root fragments or bone fragmentsare left remaining. Where necrotic areas are to be curetted, a radiogramnot only aids greatly in confirming the diagnosis, butgives the operator a more comprehensive idea of theextent to which the curettement must be carried out. Asa postoperative precaution, the radiogram is also fre-quently of value, especially where the process of healingdoes not progress in a manner satisfactory to the pa- INDICATIONS ron X-EAY IN DENTISTRY 149. Fig. 95-A.
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