Abstract

Dr. Aparna M.*

ABSTRACT

The radiographic recognition of a disease requires superior radiographic appearance of normal anatomy. The art of interpreting a radiograph for exhibiting the final diagnosis of jaw lesions become difficult due to their ability to mimic each other in a vague fashion. A clinician should have thorough knowledge not only on the principles of radiographic interpretation such as location, periphery and shape, internal structure, effect on surrounding structures and periosteal reactions, but also on its clinical implications. This is a review on principles of radiographic interpretation which will help a clinician in narrowing his differential diagnosis on reading a radiograph of head and neck region.