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What dental X-rays are used for

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Key Takeaways Dental X-rays help find cavities and check bone levels. Periapical ...
A modified triple antibiotic paste (mTAP) containing azithromycin (AZM) may more effectively treat periapical inflammation (AP) compared to traditional minocycline pastes, according to a study ...
New study examines the oral pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) and suggests its influence may extend beyond dental tissues. Researchers investigated whether Pg-driven periapical lesions, localized ...
Radicular cysts may account for up to as many as 70% of all cystic jawbone lesions. These cysts are thought to be the end results of epithelial cell rests proliferating during inflammation of teeth ...