Estudio radiográfico periapical previo al tratamiento de pulpectomía en dientes temporales. Revisión de literatura.

Abstract

The periapical radiograph is part of the intraoral radiographs in which the entire dental organ is observed, especially enamel, dentin, pulp cavity, periodontal ligament space, alveolar bone, pulp root canal and pulp horns that are necessary to diagnose and give a good treatment when to perform a pulp treatment. The objective of this research was to analyze the importance of periapical radiographic study prior to pulpectomy treatment in primary teeth. The study is qualitative with a documentary design, based on the principles of systematic reviews. The searches were carried out in Elsevier, Scielo, PubMed, Google Scholar, being Spanish and English the languages of the articles searched. Biological factors such as age, pulp vitality, tooth morphology, dental pathology. While mechanical factors such as trauma and caries. It will be necessary to resort to periapical radiography for its detection and to give a good diagnosis. In the case of not having an X-ray to corroborate the diagnosis given, treatment should be stopped, and it is recommended to take an X-ray.