- Number, size, and position of the teeth.
- Initial or advanced dental caries (a.k.a. tooth decay)
- Bone loss caused by periodontal disease (a.k.a. gum disease)
- Tooth infection.
- Jaw fractures.
- Problems of occlusion.
- Jaw lesions.
- Other teeth and bone abnormalities.
Why do we need radiographs?
It is used
to diagnose or treat patients by recording images of the internal structure of the body to assess the presence or absence of disease
, foreign objects, and structural damage or anomaly. During a radiographic procedure, an x-ray beam is passed through the body.
Why are radiographs used in dentistry?
Dental radiographs can
alert your dentist to changes in your hard and soft tissues
. In chil- dren, radiographs allow the dentist to see how their teeth and jawbones are developing. Like medical radiographs, dental radiographs allow your dentist to evaluate any injuries to your face and mouth.
Can you say no to dental xrays?
A patient always has the choice of whether to proceed with any recommended treatment. Just as in medical procedures,
a patient can refuse a diagnostic test, dental treatment
or even dental x-rays!
Is radiology the same as radiography?
Radiographers are the medical professionals tasked with operating highly specialized, state-of-the-art scanning machines. These health care professionals operate medical imaging equipment, while radiologists are primarily concerned with providing imaging interpretation.
At what age should an FMX be taken?
Panoramic and FMX
Panoramic and FMX’S are full mouth X-rays. These are super important to take starting at
age 5
, because they’ll give us an inside look at the adult teeth that are coming in! These X-rays are typically taken about once every 3 to 5 years so we can track the growth of your child’s teeth.
What type of radiation is used in dentistry?
X-rays
are the ionizing radiation used extensively in medical and dental practice.
Can a dentist force you?
It’s important to remember that
no dentist can force you to have work done
— and if you’re uncomfortable with how things are proceeding while you’re in the chair, it’s entirely within your rights to get up and leave.
Are radiologists real doctors?
Radiologists are
medical doctors
that specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging (radiology) procedures (exams/tests) such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound.
What is the salary of a radiologist?
| Percentile Salary Location | 25th Percentile Radiologist Salary $370,290 US | 50th Percentile Radiologist Salary $425,890 US | 75th Percentile Radiologist Salary $492,690 US | 90th Percentile Radiologist Salary $553,508 US |
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Is a radiologist a doctor?
Radiologists are
medical doctors (MDs)
or doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) who have completed a 4-year residency in radiology. A radiologist may act as a consultant to another doctor who is caring for the patient, or act as the patient’s primary doctor in treating a disease.
What teeth do Bitewings show?
Bitewing X-rays show details of the
upper and lower teeth
in one area of the mouth. Each bitewing shows a tooth from its crown (the exposed surface) to the level of the supporting bone. Bitewing X-rays detect decay between teeth and changes in the thickness of bone caused by gum disease.
How much radiation is in a dental bitewing?
One bitewing X-ray (the standard X-ray to check for cavities between the back teeth) is
approximately 0.001 mSv of radiation
. To put this into perspective, a 3.5-hour plane ride is estimated to expose an individual to ~0.01 mSv of radiation, or 10 times the amount of a bitewing X-ray.
What is dental RVG?
The
RadioVisioGraphy
(RVG) imaging system
1
commonly used in dentistry to take intraoral periapical radiographs features the latest innovations in digital radiography, delivering the highest image resolution (> 20 LP/mm). RVG consists of a sensor, monitor, and microcomputer components (Fig. 1).
What does Endo mean in dentistry?
Endodontics is the branch of dentistry concerning dental pulp and tissues surrounding the roots of a tooth. “Endo” is the Greek word for “
inside
” and “odont” is Greek for “tooth.” Endodontic treatment, or root canal treatment, treats the soft pulp tissue inside the tooth.
