Journal of Dentistry
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 219-226 , May 2000

The usefulness of radiographs in diagnosis and management of periodontal diseases: a review

  • A. Tugnait

      Affiliations

    • Department of Periodontology, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44-113-2336149; fax: +44-113-2336165
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  • V. Clerehugh

      Affiliations

    • Department of Periodontology, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK
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  • P.N. Hirschmann

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, UK

Received 9 April 1999 ,Accepted 16 August 1999.

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Journal of Dentistry
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 219-226 , May 2000

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