Diagnostic aids in dentistry-An overview

Abstract

Oral Diagnosis” simply represents “analysis of the inner mouth”. An effective treatment for any oral disease is only feasible if correct and precise diagnosis has been made. In field of dentistry oral diagnosis involves examination and finding all problems inside and outside of the oral cavity by using scientific knowledge and also to find the relationship between them. Thus helping in making final accurate treatment plan based on the collected findings. Efficient treatment for any dental problem needs accurate diagnosis. Diagnosis involves collection of information by history taking and clinical examination of patient which is confirmed by using various diagnostic aids and more precise and elaborated information is obtained from these diagnostic aids. This paper will discuss various diagnostic aids used in dentistry.