The Role of X-Rays in
Periodontal Disease Diagnosis
The gum tissue can appear at a normal
level even with significant bone loss. Therefore, dental
radiographs are needed to assess what the bone height is and
whether there is any loss of the bone support for the
teeth.
Normal Bone Levels -- No Bone
Loss
 
Moderate Periodontal Bone Loss
 
Severe Periodontal Bone Loss
 
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