An audit of anterior periapical radiographs taken in a paediatric dentistry unit

Summary. The aim of this study was to audit the use of periapical radiographs taken during the endodontic treatment of traumatized incisor teeth in a Paediatric Dentistry Unit. Fifty consecutive radiographs and their accompanying written records were evaluated, using methods which were developed and applied by ten staff and postgraduate students working in the Unit. Less than half of the films and their accompanying records were considered to be completely satisfactory and the performance of permanent staff was no better than that of junior staff and postgraduate students. The audit suggested methods for improving the quality of this service, which were subsequently implemented.Résumé.Audit des radiographics péri‐apicales de dents antérieures prises dans un service de dentisterie pédiatriqueLe but de cette étude est l'audit des radiographics péri‐apicales prises lors du traitement endodontique d'incisives traumatisées dans un service de dentisterie pédiatrique. Cinquante radiographics consécutives et leurs compte‐rendus écrits ont été étudiés selon des critères décidés par dix enseignants et étudiants en spécialité du service. Moins de la moitié des radiographies et de leurs compt