Dental X-ray (Radiographs) produces images of your teeth for evaluation of oral health. Different Types of Dental X-rays are available; clinics also equipped with Cone Beam CT SCAN (CBCT) that offers 3 dimensional cross section imaging. These digitized X-ray is very safe, and emit low levels of radiation.
Type of X-ray
OPG panoramic: Capture all Upper and lower teeth including jaw bone and joint.
Ceph lateral ceph: Capture site view of the teeth and head mainly for ortho/braces purposes.PA periapical: Capture small zone of 2-4 teeth.
CBCT
In general, X-ray or CBCT is recommended for:
Contraindications
If the individual is Pregnant, X-ray is generally to be avoided. Digitized X-ray nowadays offer extremely low dose, as low as 4 hours flight for panoramic, as compared to the old generation X-ray film radiography. Proper personnel are trained to carry out X-ray, which fulfills national radiation protocol.
Type of X-ray
OPG panoramic: Capture all Upper and lower teeth including jaw bone and joint.
Ceph lateral ceph: Capture site view of the teeth and head mainly for ortho/braces purposes.PA periapical: Capture small zone of 2-4 teeth.
CBCT
- Cone beam computerized tomography, Vatech pax I 3D
- 3 dimensional view of all teeth, bone, joint and profile
- Extraoral imaging, no film inside the mouth, machine auto rotate all around the head and jaw
- High Image quality and lower radiation level as compared to medical CT scan
- 3D software that supports the whole process of surgery, implant simulation, etc
- Fully digitized copy that can be easily transferred
In general, X-ray or CBCT is recommended for:
- Wisdom tooth / impacted tooth assessment
- Braces / Orthodontic treatment
- Caries / Cavity / hole with tooth
- Gum problem / periodontal problem
- Root canal treatment and restoration
- Implant surgery
- Cracked tooth
- Suspected pathology
Contraindications
If the individual is Pregnant, X-ray is generally to be avoided. Digitized X-ray nowadays offer extremely low dose, as low as 4 hours flight for panoramic, as compared to the old generation X-ray film radiography. Proper personnel are trained to carry out X-ray, which fulfills national radiation protocol.