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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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Sjögren's syndrome facts

  • Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease.
  • Sjögren's syndrome involves inflammation of glands and other tissues of the body.
  • About 90% of Sjögren's syndrome patients are female.
  • Sjögren's syndrome can be complicated by infections of the eyes, breathing passages, and mouth.
  • Sjögren's syndrome is typically associated with antibodies against a variety of body tissues (autoantibodies).
  • Diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome can be aided by a saliva-gland biopsy.
  • Treatment of patients with Sjögren's syndrome is directed toward the particular areas of the body that are involved and complications, such as infection.

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Emergency Contact for Harrisburg

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Nearby Harrisburg Hospitals *

Harrisburg Hospital
111 S Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717)782-3131

Polyclinic Hospital
2501 N 3rd St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)782-4141

Holy Spirit Hospital
503 N 21st St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717)763-2100

Select Specialty Hospital Camp Hill
503 N 21st St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717)972-4575

Community General Osteopathic Hospital Pinnacle Health
4300 Londonderry Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717)652-3000

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital
4300 Londonderry Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717)920-4300

HEALTHSOUTH Mechanicsburg Rehabilitation Hospital
175 Lancaster Blvd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)691-3700

HEALTHSOUTH Regional Specialty Hospital
4950 Wilson Ln
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)697-7706

Penn State Hershey Medical Center
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717)531-8521

Penn State Children's Hospital
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717)531-8521

Carlisle Regional Medical Center
361 Alexander Spring Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717)249-1212

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of York
1850 Normandie Dr
York, PA 17408
(717)767-6941

Philhaven
283 S Butler Rd
Mount Gretna, PA 17064
(717)273-8871

Memorial Hospital
325 S Belmont St
York, PA 17403
(717)843-8623

York Hospital
1001 S George St
York, PA 17403
(717)851-2345

The Good Samaritan Hospital
4th & Walnut Sts
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717)270-7500

Lebanon VA Medical Center
1700 S Lincoln Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717)272-6621

Lancaster General Women & Babies Hospital
690 Good Dr
Lancaster, PA 17604
(717)544-3700

Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital
675 Good Dr
Lancaster, PA 17604
(717)394-7500

Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center
1500 Highlands Dr
Lititz, PA 17543
(717)625-5000

Hanover Hospital
300 Highland Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717)637-3711

Lancaster Regional Medical Center
250 College Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717)291-8211

Lancaster General Hospital
555 N Duke St
Lancaster, PA 17604
(717)544-5511

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