Dr. Daniel Gilberto Leyva Caro. Prof.; Dr. Alfredo Narváez Rascón

Dental X Ray

Dental Radiology

Radiographic examination provides important

anatomical information to determine the different

pathologies and conditions of the teeth's and tissues like bone supports.

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Dental Radiology

X-rays helps determine presence and severity of

periodontal diseases, abscesses or infections,

shape and sizes of the roots on the maxillary

sinus disease and presence of cysts or bone tumors.

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Dental Radiology

Also determines exact locations of impacted

teeth, position of third molars and the status of develop

To localize cavities that can not be seen directly or in early stage, allowing patients to receive preventive treatment.

Types

X ray. Retro alveolar occlusal.

X ray. Bite Wing.

X ray. Retro alveolar periappical.

X ray. Panoramic.

Tele x ray.

X ray serial

It shows all the teeth, crowns, root and sircundant

bone.

Bite Wings

Shows the lateral teeth and bone.

Retro alveolar

Shows the image of the whole tooth.

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Occlusal

Displays the occlusal surface of the teeth with their relationship to the alveolar bone

Radiografía Panorámica

Displays all the oral structures and is made with

a specific device called ortopantomógrafo.

This technique allows the simultaneous and

comparative study of the joints, ascending

branches and all the dentoalveolar arches.

Tele x ray

Skull X-ray taken in side or

front position.

Shows clearly both the soft

profile (face) and bony

structures.

Used for

cephalometric orthodonticpurposes,

Hand x ray

This test is taken from the left

hand is used to assess the

degree of bone maturation, to schedule orthodontic therapy.

References

www.santaapolonia.cl/radiologia.html

www.clinicadentalbarcelona.com

Técnicas radiológicas dentales y

maxilofaciales - R. Urzúa