Types of Dental X-Ray
Intraoral X-rays
Extraoral X-rays
Occlusal X-rays
Periapical X-rays
Bite-wing X-rays
Types
Shows details of the upper and lower teeth of the mouth
You can see the bite from the crown to the bone level
They allow to detect cavities and changes in bone density
Characteristic
Their main focus is the jaw and skull
Shows the tooth from crown to root
Shows the dimension and maxillary portion of the tooth
They are not used to detect cavities or to identify problems with individual teeth
It is used to identify potential problems between the teeth, jaws, and temporomandibular joint.
They allow to detect abnormalities of the root and bone structure
Panoramic X-rays
Computed tomography
Tomograms
Cephalometric projections
Sialography
Show the development and placement of the tooth
Reveals the full arch of the tooth in the upper and lower jaws
is useful for detecting the position of fully emerged as well as emerging teeth
aid in the diagnosis of tumors
can identify impacted teeth
show a particular layer or "slice" of the mouth while blurring out all other layers
Characteristic
is useful for examining structures that are difficult to clearly see
Types
is useful for examining the teeth in relation to the jaw and profile of the individual
They are the most common in dental radiographs
Allows monitoring of tooth and jaw health
Give details, find cavities, check the health of the bone and tooth root
used by orthodontists
helps visualize the salivary glands after injection of a dye
is used to look for salivary gland problems, such as blockages or Sjögren's syndrome.
used to identify tumors or fractures
used to evaluate bone for the placement of dental implants and difficult extractions
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MARIA DE GUADALUPE CABRERA VELA
- Dental X-rays [Internet]. WebMD. [cited 2022 Aug 17]. Available from: https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/dental-x-rays
JEAN PIERRE CESPEDES ROJAS