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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 Porterville

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Nearby Porterville Hospitals *

Sierra View District Hospital
465 W Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)784-1110

Porterville Developmental Center
26501 Ave 140
Porterville, CA 93258
(559)782-2222

Tulare Regional Medical Center
869 N Cherry St
Tulare, CA 93274
(559)688-0821

Kaweah Delta Medical Center Health District
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)624-2000

Delano Regional Medical Center
1401 Garces Hwy
Delano, CA 93215
(661)725-4800

Kaweah Delta Mental Health Hospital
1100 S Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)624-3300

Kaweah Delta Rehabilitation Hospital
840 S Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)624-3700

Corcoran District Hospital
1310 Hanna Ave
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559)992-5051

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