X-ray picture

A dental scan is one of the most common diagnostic methods in dentistry, which allows you to obtain data on the state of the internal dental structures, as well as the tissues surrounding the tooth. This is a local picture of 1-4 teeth, for which X-ray radiation is used. How dental x-rays are made, about the advantages of digital technologies, we will tell you in detail below.

In what cases is a target image of the tooth taken

An X-ray image simplifies the diagnosis of many diseases, in addition, it makes it possible to assess the quality of the treatment. During endodontic treatment, the doctor has the opportunity to assess how carefully the foci of infection were removed, the density of the filling.

An X-ray of the teeth will be needed before starting the treatment:

caries – a picture allows you to detect carious lesions under a filling or prosthesis;
pulpitis – the doctor assesses the condition of the tooth roots, determines the number of canals;
pericoronitis – to clarify the position of the toothа;
granulomas, cystsи.

Advantages of a target image of the teeth

The study, which is carried out with the help of a digital radiovisiograph, has the following advantages:

good detailing of tooth structures and peri-dental tissues;
safety for health, which allows, if necessary, to appoint repeated research;
the ability to save pictures on digital media, transfer them through any communication channels;
the image of the selected area can be enlarged, which will allow you to get more information about the pathology;
results are available immediately after the procedure.

A focused image of the teeth is a guarantee of high accuracy and informativeness of the diagnosis. With its help, it is possible to detect disorders that are imperceptible during examination, to detect diseases in the early stages of development.

How to take a picture of a tooth

An X-ray image is obtained in two stages:

a protective apron is fixed on the chest;
a sensor is placed in the mouth.

The sensor is placed behind the research object, and an X-ray tube is placed on the outside of the tooth in the direction of the sensor. The sensor has small dimensions and high sensitivity. X-rays cover the minimum possible distance, which allows you to significantly reduce the radiation load compared to conventional film devices. The high resolution of the sensor gives the doctor the opportunity to examine the examined areas in detail.

Processing of the obtained images in the software takes a few seconds, and the procedure itself is as comfortable as possible for both the doctor and the patient.

Focused X-ray image of a tooth: types of research

In order to obtain a single x-ray of a tooth, an analog x-ray machine can be used, which allows you to take pictures on film. The process is not as comfortable as when using digital devices, it takes some time to get pictures, and the resulting image can be stored for a limited time.

In the “Nowa” dental center, a modern digital radiovisiograph is used for diagnosis, which guarantees obtaining high-resolution images with the possibility of scaling. The radiation load in digital equipment is 2-3 times lower compared to analog. Digital X-ray in dentistry allows you to get two types of images:

Interproximal. Necessary for analysis of the condition of the crown part of the tooth.
Periapical Allows you to study the tissues around the tooth root in detail.

Dental X-ray in Warsaw

Any treatment has every chance of ending successfully, if it begins with a correct diagnosis, that is, with a qualitative diagnosis. That is why we are constantly introducing new research methods that use the latest advances in science and technology.

Take advantage of all the advantages of the new generation dentistry at the Nowa dental clinic. We offer you:

modern and reliable methods of research, including using a visiograph, computer tomography;
high level of staff qualification, which is supported by continuous training;
complete absence of pain, regardless of the type of treatment, manipulation;
impeccable service and special conditions for those who are constantly treated in our clinic.