X-rays are crucial in diagnosing dental granulomas. They help visualize the internal structures of the tooth and the surrounding bone. Granulomas often appear as localized areas of darkness (radiolucency) around the apex of the tooth root on an x-ray, indicating bone loss due to infection. You can read about the
causes of dental granuloma at villagedentalmedicine.com. Periapical x-rays focus on the root of the tooth and the surrounding bone, providing detailed images of any radiolucent areas that indicate a granuloma.