According to the AAPD guidelines, moderate caries risk recommends bitewing radiographs every 6 – 12 months. Even though patients with special health care needs fall under the moderate risk category, this recommendation is often not adhered to due to behavioral management issues. This challenge will be addressed in this presentation.
Learning Objectives:
Describing radiograph protocol for typical pediatirc patients.
Developing a protocol for taking radiographs in patients with special health care needs Upon completion, a revised protocol for these patients will be presented to the participants.
Developing a protocol for taking radiographs in patients with special health care needs. Upon completion, a revised protocol for these patients will be presented to the participants.