Dental xray surgery

What is the dental term for Xrays?

The two major kinds are extraoral and intraoral x-rays. 'Extraoral' means 'outside of the mouth' and 'intraoral' radiography means 'inside of the mouth..

What is the principle of operation of dental radiography?

A radiographic image is formed by a controlled burst of X-ray radiation which penetrates oral structures at different levels, depending on varying anatomical densities, before striking the film or sensor.
Teeth appear lighter because less radiation penetrates them to reach the film..

What kind of radiograph is used in oral surgery?

Dentists use computed tomography (CT) scans to capture .

1. D dental X-rays of your teeth, jaws, joints, nerves and sinuses.
These X-rays can also detect tumors or facial fractures.
Surgeons often use dental CT scans to check the height, width and location of your jawbone before dental implant placement._{Feb 9, 2023}