DENTAL X-RAY

Dental x-ray (Radiograph) is the image of one or two teeth that your dentist uses to evaluate the condition of your teeth. Dental x-rays are taken using a film, a scanner and X-ray cone. A film is kept against the concerned tooth and x-ray beam is shot toward the film. This captures the image of the teeth on the film, which is later developed using a scanner or other conventional techniques like using a chemical developer. Dental x-ray helps to diagnose the underlying disease associated with the teeth, bone and surrounding critical structures. Usually a radiograph is taken to assess the periodontium of the tooth like the periodontal ligament and the Bone. Any changes in the periodontium due to infection is directly reflected in the x-ray of that particular tooth.
A periodontally compromised tooth will show widened periodontal ligament, resorbed bone, rarefied osseous structure. Dental caries are clearly evident in a dental x-ray. The depth of dental caries can be assessed using a radiograph, which will further help in treatment planning. Also dental x-ray helps to have a more defined look at the impacted teeth.