Which radiograph type is not useful in endo?
pano
What are the two aiming techniques?
Parallel and bisecting angle
Parallel is what?
x ray perpendicular to long axis
sensor parallel
Sensor placement for parallel?
max: midline of palate
mand: between tongue and mylohyoid ridge
Bisecting angle technique is waht?
x-ray perpendicular to line bisecting angle of sensor and tooth
Bisecting angle adv?
more comfortable for pt
When to use parallel/bisecting?
parallel: pre and post-op
Bisecting: intra-op or anatomical limitations
SLOB rule?
same lingual opposite buccal
Signs present with vertical root fracture?
J-shaped lesion
Isolated deep pocket
Coronal swelling