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
Normal Bone Levels – No Bone Loss
Moderate Periodontal Bone Loss
Severe Periodontal Bone Loss
