dental x-rays
Mouth imaging scans
Dental x-rays are radiographic images of teeth and surrounding bone, used by dentists to detect cavities, infections, and other problems not visible during examination.
The procedure involves placing film or a sensor inside the mouth while a brief burst of radiation passes through: The dentist wants to take dental x-rays before the cleaning.
- digital imagingCreating pictures via sensors
- bitewingDental radiograph variety
- bite wingDental X-ray capturing crowns
- ALARA principleMinimize harmful exposure reasonably
- occlusalOf biting surfaces
radiograph · lead apron · protective gear · panoramic · xray · collimator · intraoral · diagnostic · radiation · control panel · abscess · jaw bone · imaging · dentist · fluoroscopy · oral · exposure · decay
- Dental Researchtooth decay, root canals, gum disease
- forensic dentistrycomparative analysis, expert witness, chain of custody
- dental caretoothbrush, toothpaste, floss, brushing, flossing
- Dental Examsoral exam, bitewing, cavity check, visual inspection, probing
- Dental Historybarber surgeon, barber surgeons, Etruscans, wooden teeth, gold teeth
- kids' dentistrybaby teeth, baby tooth, primary teeth, primary tooth, milk teeth
examination method
dental x-raysdirect observation
Watching something personally occur
clinical examination · visual inspection · oral examination · physical examination · palpation