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What is Dental X-Ray
A dental xray is the first step which assists a dentist in confirming a clinical diagnosis related to a dental condition of the patient. It plays a very important role before planning out further treatment both preventive or curative.
At R dental centre we use the safest and latest xray machine which is specially used for patient safety and staff safety taking into consideration high radiation levels and their effects on patients as well as staff. Our x-ray machine has the following benefits
- Low dose for everyone
- Minimize unnecessary radiation with the digital X-ray tube
- Reduce radiation exposure risk for patients and staffs
- Swift diagnostic times with clear images and low dose
No visible signs of trouble?
Dentists can only see the outermost surface of our teeth and gum even with their dental loupes on. What about underneath the pearly white teeth?
Benefit 1: Tooth decay can be sneaky – it doesn’t tend to show physical signs of its presence early on. That means we can not see it early on. Therefore, X-rays are an important diagnostic tool that help your dentist to find out if you have tooth decay. With early detection, many inexpensive and simple treatment options are available such as re-inforce oral hygiene and application of re-mineralisation agent to prevent the further progression of decay or simple fillings.
Benefit 2: Dental X-rays can also detect many other problems such as infection around roots, loss of bone around the tooth and other oral pathologies such as cysts, tumours and cancer. Therefore, routine dental x-rays not only can save a tooth, it can sometimes save a life!
Benefit 3: Detecting problems early means your dentist can deal with the problem before it becomes a complex and expensive issue.
Types of Dental X-rays and what can they detect?
A) EXTRA-ORAL XRAY- OPG Full mouth xray
Full mouth X-ray (OPG) detects
- Tooth development issues such as malformed teeth, extra or missing teeth etc.
- The presence and severity of gum disease
- Cysts, tumours and cancers
- Traumatic injuries such as tooth and bone fractures
- The presence and position of wisdom teeth (See photo)
- Proximity of teeth to nerves and sinuses
- The presence and location of abscesses or large infections
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B) INTRA-ORAL XRAY- IOPA small defects xray
Small X-rays detects
- Small areas of decay between teeth not visible in the mouth
- Problems with existing fillings, root canals, crowns or bridges
- Tooth infections
- Presence of tartar that is causing bleeding gum
C) Bitewing X-rays
A bitewing x-ray is used to look at one specific area of your mouth. Your dentist may request one or multiple bitewing x-rays during your check-up. Each bitewing captures the exposed (visible) part of your upper and lower teeth as well as half of their roots and supporting bone. Bitewing x-rays help dentists detect decay, especially between teeth. They also help dentists detect changes to your jawbone caused by gum disease.
How bitewing x-rays are taken: If your dentist uses traditional x-rays, you will be asked to bite down on a piece of plastic that holds the x-ray film against your upper and lower teeth. If your dentist uses digital x-rays, you will be asked to bite down on a little box that’s wrapped in plastic.
D) Occlusal X-rays
Occlusal x-rays help track the development and placement of a section or entire arch of teeth in the upper or lower jaw. They’re mostly used by pediatric dentists to find children’s teeth that have not yet broken through the gums.
E) DENTAL CBCT
Dental CBCT systems have been s States used by radiologists and dental professionals for various clinical applications including dental implant planning, visualization of abnormal teeth, evaluation of the jaws and face, cleft palate assessment, diagnosis of dental caries (cavities), endodontic (root canal) diagnosis, and diagnosis of dental trauma.
How Often Should I Get an X-ray?
While this may vary depending on the person, the bare minimum you should get an x-ray is at your annual or bi-annual dental appointment and cleaning. Children often require more X-rays than adults due to the unpredictable and vulnerable nature of their teeth. New patients typically require more than the normal amount of x-rays to ensure their mouth health is optimal and determine the overall condition of their mouth as a baseline.
If you haven’t had an x-ray in a while and are looking to have this preventative measure to make sure you are in optimal dental health
Why Choose Dental X -Ray?
Dental X Rays provide in depth image of a patient’s gums, tooth and surrounding areas which are not visible with naked eyes. It is not only helpful in diagnosis but also in prevention in case a problem is about to develop into serious dental issue. R Dental Centre in Mumbai helps you in getting Dental X Ray In Mumbai through latest X Ray machines. The X Ray machines are capable of showing tip of the root which help doctors in detecting the presence of any cysts, abscesses or any other masses. It also helps us in finding presence and extent of bone loss caused due to periodontal disease. The clinic provides Bitewing and Panoramic radiography.
Process Involved:
Dental X Ray is performed using simple procedure. Patients should brush their teeth properly before X Ray. This should be done in order to take care of hygiene of those scanning their gums. R Dental Centre provides Dental X Ray In Mumbai using simple procedure. Firstly, the doctor covers the patient with a heavy lead apron to protect her from radiation. In the next step the doctor will insert a small plastic in her mouth ask to bite down. This helps in getting proper image. In last step the doctor will proceed to take X Ray picture of the targeted area. The process is safe to use and would be done several times to get proper picture.