Tooth anatomy radiology
What is the dental formula anatomy?
Dental anatomy is defined here as, but is not limited to, the study of the development, morphology, function, and identity of each of the teeth in the human dentitions, as well as the way in which the teeth relate in shape, form, structure, color, and function to the other teeth in the same dental arch and to the teeth .
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How can radiology help diagnose dental disease?
The structure of teeth and their support structures and the imaging appearances of a range of dental conditions, primarily at CT, are discussed, with emphasis on the role that radiologists can play in identifying dental disease at an earlier stage
What is a jaw radiograph?
It is often encountered in dental practice and occasionally in the emergency department; providing a convenient, inexpensive and rapid way to evaluate the gross anatomy of the jaws and related pathology
There are multiple indications for this type of radiograph including yet not limited to:
The teeth are comprised of four basic anatomic structures: enamel, dentin, cementum, and the pulp (Figure 1). The enamel is the layer of mineralized tissue covering the crown of the tooth, which has the highest level of calcified content, approximately 95%. 1 As a result, the enamel appears highly radiopaque (white) on dental images.
