Delhi - Vasant Vihar, Chhatarpur, Sir Gangaram Hospital, Gurgaon - DLF-5 Oral Medicine & Radiology is the branch of dentistry that is concerned with the accurate diagnosis of the conditions affecting the oral cavity, teeth and the maxillofacial region followed by the management of the same. This speciality serves as a link between the dentistry and medicine aiding in the early diagnosis of several oral and systemic conditions affecting your body. It has been proven through many studies that almost all the systemic conditions have oral manifestations. They produce varied clinical signs and symptoms in our oral cavity hence assessment of these conditions at the initial stages are very important so that it can be treated and prevented before they progress further.
Diagnosis is the cornerstone of any healthcare expertise. Oral diagnosis, known as oral examination in dentistry, is very effective in the patient’s treatment process. It facilitates both quick treatment and intervention in the right area. Proper diagnosis guides us at formulating the correct and effective management to the patients.
Various internal and external tests, analyses, inspections, and other procedures are utilized to make sure the diagnosis is correct. There are many dental tools such as x-rays, toothpicks, marker dyes, saliva tests, and other tools that help make the right decision. This will help the dentist in –
Dental X-rays are the backbone of dentistry. They provide better insight to the internal structures of the mouth, teeth and the associated bone/structures. Multiple diseases affecting the roots of teeth can only be diagnosed with X-rays. They provide important information to help plan the right dental treatment. They can be used to identify: the number, size and location of teeth.
There are many types of dental X-rays, but periapical and panoramic radiographs (OPG) are the most common ones. Periapical X-rays are useful for focusing on just one or two teeth whereas panoramic X-ray is used to show the entire mouth in one image which includes your upper and lower teeth. It is taken from the outer layer of your mouth and can assist detect cysts, jaw diseases, and bone anomalies. Other radiographs include occlusal X-rays, bitewing radiographs, cephalometric X-rays, and advanced imaging like Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).
Advanced imaging techniques like CBCT helps in the analysis of bone and associated structures in procedures like implant placement. CBCT serves as a gold standard for the hard tissue analysis in implant placements. CBCT also helps in 3D visualization and risk assessment associated with these procedures.
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