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Madison, Wisconsin

Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin?Madison. The city forms the core of the United States Census Bureau's Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Dane County and neighboring Iowa and Columbia counties.
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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 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 Madison

  • In case of Emergency, call 911
  • Police (919) 996-3335
  • Fire (919) 996-6115

Nearby Madison Hospitals *

Meriter Hospital
202 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715
(608)267-6000

St Marys Hospital Medical Center
700 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715
(608)251-6100

University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792
(608)263-6400

William S Middleton Memorial VA Hospital
2500 Overlook Terr
Madison, WI 53705
(608)256-1901

Mendota Mental Health Institute
301 Troy Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608)301-1000

Stoughton Hospital
900 Ridge St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608)873-6611

Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital
80 First St
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608)643-3311

Edgerton Hospital and Health Services
313 Stoughton Rd
Edgerton, WI 53534
(608)884-3441

Columbus Community Hospital
1515 Park Ave
Columbus, WI 53925
(920)623-2200

Fort Memorial Hospital
611 Sherman Ave E
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920)568-5000

Mercy Health System
1000 Mineral Point Ave
Janesville, WI 53547
(608)756-6000

St Clare Hospital & Health Services
707 14th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608)356-1400

Divine Savior Healthcare
2817 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608)742-4131

Monroe Clinic & Hospital
515 22nd Ave
Monroe, WI 53566
(608)324-1000

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