A pregnant patient needs a radiograph to diagnose a painful, swollen molar. What is the correct approach?

Giải thích

Pregnancy does not contraindicate a radiograph that is needed for diagnosis; the image should be taken with proper shielding, a fast receptor, and the fewest exposures necessary. Refusing all imaging can delay treatment of an active infection that itself endangers the patient. A full-mouth series is unnecessary for a single symptomatic tooth, and increasing exposure time raises dose without any benefit.