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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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24451 Health Center Dr
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949)837-4500

Kaiser Permanente Orange County Irvine Medical Center
6640 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92618
(949)932-5000

Children's Hospital of Orange County at Mission
27700 Medical Center Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949)364-1400

Mission Hospital
27700 Medical Center Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Tustin Hospital & Medical Center
14662 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
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14851 Yorba St
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Western Medical Center Santa Ana
1001 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Coastal Communities Hospital
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College Hospital Costa Mesa
301 Victoria St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
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Chapman Medical Center
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HealthBridge Children's Rehabilitation Hospital
393 S Tustin St
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Kindred Hospital Santa Ana
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Children's Hospital Orange County
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St Joseph Hospital
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Fountain Valley Regional Hospital & Medical Center
17100 Euclid St
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Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
9920 Talbert Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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University Of California Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Dr
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Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center
12601 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92843
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Huntington Beach Hospital
17772 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Medical Center
441 N Lakeview Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
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Western Medical Center Anaheim
1025 S Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
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Corona Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation
730 Magnolia Ave
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Corona Regional Medical Center
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Anaheim Regional Medical Center
1111 W La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92801
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West Anaheim Medical Center
3033 W Orange Ave
Anaheim, CA 92804
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3350 W Ball Rd
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St Jude Medical Center
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Fullerton, CA 92835
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3751 Katella Ave
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5901 E 7th St
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3865 Jackson St
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La Mirada, CA 90638
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1720 Termino Ave
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36485 Inland Valley Dr
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9080 Colima Rd
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Norwalk Community Hospital
13222 Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
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10802 College Pl
Cerritos, CA 90703
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11401 Bloomfield Ave
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St Mary Medical Center
1050 Linden Ave
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3700 E South St
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Ontario, CA 91764
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4445 Magnolia Ave
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