Dental x ray identification quiz

How can you determine if a patient needs a dental X-ray?

WHEN SHOULD DENTAL X-RAYS BE OBTAINED?

1. Number, size, and position of the teeth
2. Initial or advanced dental caries (a
.k.a. tooth decay).
3. Bone loss caused by periodontal disease (a
.k.a. gum disease).
4. Tooth infection
5. Jaw fractures
6. Problems of occlusion
7. Jaw lesions
8. Other teeth and bone abnormalities

How do you read a dental X-ray?

Reading a dental x-ray
Due to this, hard tissues like the enamel and dentin will appear light in color.
Spaces between teeth and tooth pulp appear dark because they are non-mineralized.
One easy way to understand it is the harder something is the lighter it appears.
The softer something is the darker it appears..

What are dental X-rays used to detect?

They may be used to identify: 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).

What is dental X-ray test called?

Cephalometric X-rays
A cephalometric X-ray shows your entire head from the side.
It shows your dentist the location of your teeth in relation to your jaw.
Orthodontists (dentists who specialize in correcting bites) often use cephalometric X-rays to plan treatment..