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for growth monitoring
and dentofacial
development, and/or
evaluation of the
dental/skeletal relations
and type of radiographic images for
evaluation and/or monitoring of the
growth
and
development
or
evaluation of dental and skeletal
dentofacial relations.
judgment about
the need and
type
of
radiographic
images
for
evaluation
and/or
monitoring of the
growth
and
dentofacial
development or
evaluation
of
dental
and
skeletal
relations.
Panoramic
or
periapical exam
to evaluate the
development of
the third molars
growth
and
development
monitoring. A clinical judgment
about the need and type of
radiographic
images
for
evaluation of dental and skeletal
relations.
Patient
with other
circumstances including,
but not limited to,
proposed or existent
implant, other dental and
craniofacial pathologies,
restoration / endodontic
care, treatment for
periodontal diseases and
remineralization of the
decay
Clinical judgment about the need and type of radiographic images for evaluation and/or
control of these conditions
This recommendation is subjected to the clinical judgment and is not
applicable to every patient.
It is the dentist responsibility to follow the ALARA principle (as low as
reasonably possible) to minimize the exposure of the patient.
*
Clinical situations in which the radiograph is indicated includes, but it's
not limited to:
A. History of positive discoveries
1. Previous periodontal or endodontic treatment
2. History of pain or trauma
3. Family history of dental abnormalities
4. Post-surgery evaluation for healing
5. Remineralization monitoring
6. Implant presence, pathology related to previous implants or evaluation for
implant placement
B. Clinical positive - Signs and Symptoms
1. Clinical evidence of periodontal 14. Pain or ATM dysfunction
