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periapical radiographic image showing the crown, root tip, & surrounding structures
periapical radiographs used to detect: any abnormalities of the root structure & surrounding bone structure
Bitewing radiograph image view showing the crowns of both arches on one film
bitewing radiographs used to detect: or monitor interproximal caries if the proximal surfaces of the teeth cannot be
visually tactilely examined
full mouth series radiograph is composed of a series of individual images, including a combination of
bitewing & periapical
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, purpose of full mouth series: as a baseline on the health of your mouth
Occlusal radiograph image that shows large areas of the maxilla or mandible
Occlusal radiograph purpose: help track the development & placement of a section or entire arch of teeth in
the upper or lower jaw
panoramic radiograph provides full view of the upper & lower jaw
panoramic radiograph purpose allows us view your head, neck, & jaw, & how they work together as a whole
Cephalometric radiograph extraoral radiograph of the bones & tissues of the head
Cephalometric radiograph purpose enables the dentist to capture a complete radiographic image of the side of
the face
CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) three dimensional digital imaging method that uses a cone-shaped beam of
radiation that rotates around the patient
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