 Periapical radiographs are taken to evaluate the periapical area of the tooth and surrounding bone

For periapical radiographs, the film or digital receptor should be placed parallel vertically to the full length of the teeth being imaged.The main indications for periapical radiography are


Intraoral periapical radiographs are widely used for the preoperative due to its simple technique, low cost and less radiation exposure and widely available in clinical settings.The bitewing view is taken to visualize the crowns of the posterior teeth and the height of the alveolar bone in relation to the cementoenamel junctions, which are the demarcation lines on the teeth which separate tooth crown from tooth root.