Dental Radiographs
What is a dental x-ray?
Dental x-rays are essential diagnostic tools that give your dentist a complete view of your oral cavity—areas that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
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Why do I need dental x-rays?
If you are a new patient, dental X-rays help your dentist determine your baseline oral health and serve as a reference to track any changes over time. X-rays may also be taken before and after specific treatments for record-keeping purposes.
Your dentist may ask for dental X-rays to help identify or diagnose:
- Number, size, and position of teeth (e.g., buried or impacted teeth)
- Tooth caries or decay
- Bone loss caused by gum disease
- Infection of a tooth or under the gums
- Jaw fractures
- Bite or occlusion problems
- Other teeth and bone abnormalities (e.g., tumours)
In children, x-rays help monitor the development of teeth and jaw bones. Early detection of developmental issues allows prompt intervention.
Are dental x-rays safe?
We are naturally exposed to small amounts of radiation from the sun, soil, air, and water—known as background radiation. The radiation used in dental x-rays is very small in comparison.
Protective measures such as a leaded apron and thyroid shield are used to minimize exposure.
- X-rays are generally avoided during pregnancy, but if necessary, protective shields ensure safety for both mother and fetus.
- Dental x-rays are safe for breastfeeding mothers and women trying to conceive.
All x-ray equipment in our clinics undergoes routine safety checks and complies with legal regulations.
Types of Dental X-rays
Intraoral X-rays
Periapical and Bitewing: Small x-rays capturing a few teeth. Used to examine tooth crowns, roots, and the surrounding bone.
Entraoral X-rays
Orthopantomogram (OPG): A jaw-sized x-ray showing all teeth, upper and lower jaw bones, jaw joints, and maxillary sinuses.
- Our clinics are equipped with AI-guided solutions that can scan the OPG and detect abnormalities in approximately 5 seconds, helping dentists promptly diagnose oral conditions.
OPG Before AI-Guided Detection
OPG After AI-Guided Detection
Cephalometric
X-rays showing the entire head from a lateral or anterior view. Commonly used in orthodontic treatment planning to assess the relationship between teeth and jaws.
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
CBCT equipment rotates around the patient’s head to capture a 3D view of teeth, jaws, and skull bones. It provides accurate information about bone availability for implants, the position of impacted teeth, and the location and extent of bone pathologies.
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
CBCT equipment rotates around the patient’s head to capture a 3D view of teeth, jaws, and skull bones. It provides accurate information about bone availability for implants, the position of impacted teeth, and the location and extent of bone pathologies.
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