Types of Dental X-Rays

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occlusal radiograph

excellent way to visualize a mesiodens that is impacted.

<p>excellent way to visualize a mesiodens that is impacted.</p>
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panoramic radiograph

excellent screening tool for unerupted wisdom teeth but will not give the detail needed to diagnose decay and bone loss.

<p>excellent screening tool for unerupted wisdom teeth but will not give the detail needed to diagnose decay and bone loss.</p>
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Cephalometric radiograph

used in orthodontics to predict the growth pattern.

<p>used in orthodontics to predict the growth pattern.</p>
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Periapical X-ray

will give the entire tooth and surrounding adjacent tissues in detail

may be taken to check for a periapical abscess

<p>will give the entire tooth and surrounding adjacent tissues in detail</p><p>may be taken to check for a periapical abscess</p>
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bitewing

will show the bone level and just the crowns of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.

may be taken to view the interproximal areas where caries cannot be diagnosed in the visual oral exam.

<p>will show the bone level and just the crowns of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.</p><p>may be taken to view the interproximal areas where caries cannot be diagnosed in the visual oral exam.</p>