ABSTRACT
Background: Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the
supporting tissues of the teeth caused by specific microorganisms,
resulting in destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar
bone. Progressive loss of alveolar bone is the salient feature of
periodontal disease. Accurate detection of periodontal disease
with the use of radiographs helps in diagnosis, treatment and
prognosis.
Aims: The present study aims to compare the efficacy of conventional
intraoral periapical (IOPA) and direct digital radiographs
(RVG) in detecting interdental alveolar bone loss using intrasurgical
(IS) measurements as the gold standard.
Materials and Methods: Thirty patients elected to undergo
periodontal flap surgery with periodontitis computing to 60
interdental alveolar defects on mandibular first molars were
considered. IOPA and RVG were captured using standardized
techniques. Bone loss measurements in IOPA and RVG were
compared to the IS measurements.
Statistical Analysis: Statistical analysis was carried out using
student t test and ANOVA with the help of SPSS software and
p-value