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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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Emergency Contact for Kokomo

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Kokomo Hospitals *

St Joseph Hospital Kokomo
1907 W Sycamore St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765)456-5433

Howard Regional Health System West Campus
829 N Dixon Rd
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765)452-6700

Howard Regional Health System Main Campus
3500 S Lafountain St
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765)453-0702

Tipton Hospital
1000 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
(765)675-8500

Dukes Memorial Hospital
275 W 12th St
Peru, IN 46970
(765)472-8000

St Vincent Mercy Hospital
1331 South A St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765)552-4600

Logansport Memorial Hospital
1101 Michigan Ave
Logansport, IN 46947
(574)753-7541

Logansport State Hospital
1098 S State Road 25
Logansport, IN 46947
(574)722-4141

Marion General Hospital
441 N Wabash Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765)662-1441

St Vincent Frankfort Hospital
1300 S Jackson St
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765)656-3000

VA Northern Indiana Health Care System Marion Campus
1700 E 38th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765)674-3321

Wabash County Hospital
710 N East St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260)563-3131

Riverview Hospital
395 Westfield Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317)773-0760

Community Hospital Anderson
1515 N Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765)298-4242

Witham Memorial Hospital
2605 N Lebanon St
Lebanon, IN 46052
(765)485-8000

St Vincent Carmel Hospital
13500 N Meridian St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317)582-7000

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