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Dental X-Rays

Types of Intraoral X-Rays

There are several types of intraoral X-rays, each of which shows different aspects of teeth.

  • Bite-wing X-rays show details of the upper and lower teeth in one area of the mouth. Each bite-wing shows a tooth from its crown to about the level of the supporting bone. Bite-wing X-rays are used to detect decay between teeth and changes in bone density caused by gum disease. They are also useful in determining the proper fit of a crown (or cast restoration) and the marginal integrity of fillings.
  • Periapical X-rays show the whole tooth -- from the crown to beyond the end of the root to where the tooth is anchored in the jaw. Each periapical X-ray shows this full tooth dimension and includes all the teeth in one portion of either the upper or lower jaw. Periapical X-rays are used to detect any abnormalities of the root structure and surrounding bone structure.
  • Occlusal X-rays are larger and show full tooth development and placement. Each X-ray reveals the entire arch of teeth in either the upper or lower jaw.

Types of Extraoral X-Rays

There are several types of extraoral X-rays that your dentist may wish to take.

  • Panoramic X-rays show the entire mouth area -- all the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws -- on a single X-ray. This type of X-ray is useful for detecting the position of fully emerged as well as emerging teeth, can identify impacted teeth and aid in the diagnosis of tumors.
  • Tomograms show a particular layer or "slice" of the mouth while blurring out all other layers. This type of X-ray is useful for examining structures that are difficult to clearly see -- for instance,...

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  • About 90% of Sjögren's syndrome patients are female.
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Emergency Contact for Canton

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Nearby Canton Hospitals *

Aultman Hospital
2600 Sixth St SW
Canton, OH 44710
(330)452-9911

Mercy Medical Center
1320 Mercy Dr NW
Canton, OH 44708
(330)489-1000

Select Specialty Hospital
1320 Mercy Dr NW
Canton, OH 44708
(330)489-8198

Affinity Medical Center Doctors Campus
400 Austin Ave NW
Massillon, OH 44646
(330)837-7200

Affinity Medical Center Massillon Campus
875 Eighth St NE
Massillon, OH 44646
(330)832-8761

Heartland Behavioral HealthCare
3000 Erie St S
Massillon, OH 44646
(330)833-3135

Edwin Shaw Hospital for Rehabilitation
1621 Flickinger Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330)784-1271

Alliance Community Hospital
200 E State St
Alliance, OH 44601
(330)596-6000

Barberton Citizens Hospital
155 Fifth St NE
Barberton, OH 44203
(330)615-3000

Regency Hospital of Akron
155 Fifth St NE
Barberton, OH 44203
(330)861-2065

Union Hospital
659 Boulevard St
Dover, OH 44622
(330)343-3311

Select Specialty Care Hospital Akron City
525 E Market St
Akron, OH 44304
(330)375-6500

Summa Health Akron City Hospital
525 E Market St
Akron, OH 44304
(330)375-3000

Dunlap Community Hospital
832 S Main St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330)682-3010

Children's Hospital Medical Center
One Perkins Sq
Akron, OH 44308
(330)543-1000

Select Specialty Hospital Akron
400 Wabash Ave
Akron, OH 44307
(330)344-6910

Akron General Medical Center
400 Wabash Ave
Akron, OH 44307
(330)344-6000

Summa Health St Thomas Hospital
444 N Main St
Akron, OH 44310
(330)375-3000

Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital
1900 23rd St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
(330)971-7000

WRH Health System
195 Wadsworth Rd
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330)334-1504

Regency Hospital of Ravenna
6847 N Chestnut St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330)296-2350

Robinson Memorial Hospital
6847 N Chestnut St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330)297-0811

Twin City Hospital
819 N First St
Dennison, OH 44621
(740)922-2800

Salem Community Hospital
1995 E State St
Salem, OH 44460
(330)332-1551

Wooster Community Hospital
1761 Beall Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
(330)263-8100

Pomerene Hospital
981 Wooster Rd
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330)674-1015

Medina General Hospital
1000 E Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
(330)725-1000

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