Dental Radiology and Imaging

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Dental radiology is the name given to imaging techniques that help detect oral health problems such as cavities and gum disease. There are many different types of dental x-rays. Dental x-rays are an important tool for oral health and care.

Accurate Diagnosis with Imaging Technology

Dental radiology and imaging is an important part of digital dentistry and has become an essential element of modern dental treatment methods. This technology allows dentists to obtain detailed images of the teeth and surrounding tissues. Images obtained with digital radiography are of higher quality and faster with less radiation exposure. In this way, dentists can more accurately manage the diagnosis and treatment processes of their patients, create treatment plans more precisely and provide more effective treatment to their patients.

Advanced Imaging

Digital radiology allows us to quickly and accurately assess your dental health. Modern imaging techniques provide clearer and more comprehensive results.
Clear and Precise

Our imaging systems offer detailed and precise analysis of your tooth and jaw structure. These technologies make treatment planning more effective and reliable.

What is Dental Radiology?

Dental radiology is a field that includes imaging techniques used in dentistry and aims to obtain detailed images of the mouth, teeth and jaw area. These imaging techniques provide dentists with critical information to assess, diagnose and treat the oral and dental health status of their patients. Dental radiology techniques can range from traditional X-ray techniques to digital imaging systems.

What Can Dental X-rays Detect?

Dental X-rays are used to detect a variety of tooth and jaw problems. These imaging techniques help dentists diagnose many different oral health problems. Here are some of the conditions that dental x-rays can detect:

Tooth decay
Caries under fillings
Jaw bone loss
Areas of infection
Location of impacted teeth
Abscessed teeth
Dental cysts and some types of tumors

Dentists also use X-rays to help determine suitability for treatments such as dental implants, braces or dentures. X-rays also help your dentist check healing after certain procedures, such as dental bone grafts and root canal treatment.

What are the Types of Dental X-rays?

There are two main types of dental x-rays: intraoral and extraoral. In the intraoral method, the film or sensor is placed inside the mouth. In the extraoral method, the film and sensor are outside the mouth or around the head. Dental imaging methods may include:

Panoramic X-ray: This method provides an overall view of the teeth, jaws and surrounding tissues. The position of the teeth and structures such as the jaw bones and sinuses can be seen in this image. Panoramic X-rays are often used to evaluate crowding, missing teeth and other structural abnormalities.
Periapical X-ray: This method is used to examine the roots and surrounding tissues of certain teeth in detail. A periapical x-ray shows the entire tooth from the top of the tooth to the tip of the root. It is commonly used to detect conditions such as gum disease, infections in the root canals and other root problems.
Occlusal X-rays: Occlusal X-rays help your dentist detect any problems with the floor or roof of your mouth. These images are useful for diagnosing broken or impacted teeth or evaluating the roots of your front teeth
Bite X-rays: This method involves biting down on a special piece of paper so that the dentist can see how well the crowns of your teeth match. These dental X-rays help your dentist detect decay between your teeth or changes that occur just below your gum line. Bite x-rays usually do not show the roots of your teeth.
Sephalometric X-rays: A cephalometric X-ray shows the whole head from the side. The dentist shows the position of the teeth in relation to the jaw. Orthodontists often use cephalometric X-rays to plan treatment.
Dental tomography: Dental tomography creates a 3D dental imaging model by taking cross-sectional images of the teeth and jaw bones, similar to computed tomography (CT) technology. This allows dentists to see all aspects of the teeth and jawbones in detail and create a more comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan.

Curiosities about Dental X-Ray

Dental X-rays are an imaging method using low doses of radiation. This imaging technique, similar to other medical X-ray procedures, carries a certain risk of radiation exposure. Dentists take the necessary precautions to minimize the radiation dose and recommend taking x-rays only when necessary.

Dental X-rays can show some types of oral cancer, especially cancer that starts in your jaw or spreads to your jaw. However, X-rays cannot detect all types of oral cancer.

Dental X-rays are generally used to detect conditions such as tooth decay, gum disease and root infections. In addition, dental x-rays may also be required for planning surgical interventions such as dental crowding, jaw structure and implants.

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