A Dental X-Ray or Radiograph is an essential part of dental health and treatment. X-Ray is a type of energy that easily passes through the gums and cheeks and helps track patient’s oral health. Dental X-Ray is used to diagnose the dental issue as well as to prevent dental problems. Dentists often suggest their patients get the Dental X-Ray so the small dental issues can be diagnosed and treated on time before they become a major problem. Dental X-Ray allows dentists to find cavities, check the bony areas around teeth and monitor oral health and prevent any oral issues on time.
The different type of X-Rays focus on a particular part of patient’s mouth and helps track the oral health. Orthopantomogram (OPG) produces a panoramic view of the patient’s teeth and mandible. OPG provides the details of the shape of root and clowns and helps the dentist to determine the teeth abnormalities.
Cephalogram produces images/views of the face, teeth, jaw and soft tissues. Lateral Cephalogram (Lat Ceph) is an x-ray used to generate the side views of the face. It shows the bones and facial contours in a single scan. Lateral Cephalogram helps the dentist in diagnosis and the treatment of orthodontic issues.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) connects the lower jaw i.e. mandible to the temporal bone at the side of the head. TMJ x-ray is used to diagnose Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), which can be a pain in the jaw, neck and shoulder muscles, dislocation of the jaw or the diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.