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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.
  • 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).
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  • 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 Penn Hills

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Nearby Penn Hills Hospitals *

HEALTHSOUTH Harmarville Rehabilitation Hospital
320 Guys Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412)828-1300

UPMC St Margaret
815 Freeport Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412)784-4000

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
University Dr C
Pittsburgh, PA 15240
(412)688-6000

LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh Main Campus
225 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412)247-2424

Transitional Infant Care Hospital
5324 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412)441-0700

The Children's Institute
1405 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412)420-2400

UPMC Shadyside
5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412)623-2121

Western Pennsylvania Hospital
4800 Friendship Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412)578-5000

UPMC Braddock
400 Holland Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412)636-5000

The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Forbes Regional Campus
2570 Haymaker Rd
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412)858-2000

HEALTHSOUTH Hospital of Pittsburgh
2380 McGinley Rd
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412)856-2400

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
3705 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412)692-5325

UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412)647-2345

Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412)641-1000

UPMC Mercy
1400 Locust St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412)232-8111

UPMC Southside
2000 Mary St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412)488-5550

Allegheny General Hospital
320 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412)359-3131

Kindred Hospital Pittsburgh North Shore
1004 Arch St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412)323-5800

Alle-Kiski Medical Center
1301 Carlisle St
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724)224-5100

Select Specialty Hospital McKeesport
1500 Fifth Ave
Mc Keesport, PA 15132
(412)664-2900

UPMC McKeesport
1500 Fifth Ave
Mc Keesport, PA 15132
(412)664-2000

UPMC Passavant
9100 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412)367-6700

Allegheny General Hospital Suburban Campus
100 S Jackson Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412)734-6000

LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh North Campus
100 S Jackson Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412)734-7672

Jefferson Regional Medical Center
565 Coal Valley Rd
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
(412)469-5000

Ohio Valley General Hospital
25 Heckel Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412)777-6161

St Clair Hospital
1000 Bower Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412)561-4900

Westmoreland Excela Health Hospital at Jeannette
600 Jefferson Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724)527-3551

Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital
720 Blackburn Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412)741-6600

UPMC Passavant Cranberry
One St Francis Way
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
(724)772-5300

Mayview State Hospital
1601 Mayview Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412)257-6500

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital
2575 Boyce Plaza Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412)257-2290

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley
303 Camp Meeting Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412)741-9500

Westmoreland Regional Hospital
532 W Pittsburgh St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724)832-4000

Kindred Hospital Pittsburgh
7777 Steubenville Pike
Oakdale, PA 15071
(412)494-5500

Monongahela Valley Hospital
1163 Country Club Rd
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724)258-1000

Butler Memorial Hospital
911 E Brady St
Butler, PA 16001
(724)283-6666

Canonsburg General Hospital
100 Medical Blvd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724)745-6100

ACMH Hospital
One Nolte Dr
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724)543-8500

Butler VA Medical Center
325 New Castle Rd
Butler, PA 16001
(724)287-4781

Latrobe Area Hospital
1 Mellon Way
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724)537-1000

Select Specialty Hospital Greensburg
1 Mellon Way
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724)539-3870

Frick Hospital
508 S Church St
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724)547-1500

Kindred Hospital at Heritage Valley
1000 Dutch Ridge Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724)773-8480

Medical Center of Beaver
1000 Dutch Ridge Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724)728-7000

Torrance State Hospital
State Route 1014 Torrance Rd
Torrance, PA 15779
(412)459-8000

The Washington Hospital
155 Wilson Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724)225-7000

Ellwood City Hospital
724 Pershing St
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724)752-0081

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