|text = Intra-oral dental radiographs are essential to evaluate the whole [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|tooth]]. Much pathology is missed without their use, and in certain cases, pathology can also be identified, but the full extent of that pathology cannot be assessed without the use of radiographs.
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Intra-oral dental radiographs help establish a diagnosis, treatment plan, assess the adequacy of treatment and are useful for long term monitoring.