Types Of Radiographs Flashcards
Horizontal bite wings
Show posterior teeth usually 4 to 8
What are horizontal bitewings used for
Interproximal caries
Restoration over hangs
Caries beneath fillings or crowns
Occlusal caries
Vertical bitewings
An extended view of posterior teeth from mid root of uppers to mid root of lowers
What are vertical bitewings used for
To see periodontal bone levels
Periodontal pockets
Detect periodontal disease
Periapical
Show one or two teeth in full length and their surrounding bone
What are periapical used for
Detection of abscess
Root morphology before extraction
During endo
Assessment of periodontal status
Occlusal
Show a plane view of the anterior section of either mandible or maxilla
What are occlusal used for
To see unerupted teeth
detect supernumerary teeth
Evaluate cysts or tumours
Dental panoramic tomograph
Gives an overall view of both jaws in full and their surrounding anatomy
What are DPTs used for
Ortho assessment
Wisdom tooth assessment
Bone loss assessment
Diagnose jaw fractures
Cephalostat / lateral skull
Side of head taken in a machine called a celaphostat
What are cepahlostat / lateral skull used for
Ortho planning
Monitor jaw growth
Monitor treatment progress
What are extra oral films
Cassette case loaded into machine
Intensifying screens used to reduce the dose of exposure
What are intensifying screens
Used in an X-ray cassette to intensity the effect of the X-ray photon
Decreases the MAs required and the patient dose
What should a lateral oblique radiograph show
Posterior portion of one side of the mandible
