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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 Rio Rancho

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Rio Rancho Hospitals *

Lovelace Westside Hospital
10501 Golf Course Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505)727-2000

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Center
7000 Jefferson St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505)344-9478

Lovelace Women's Hospital
4701 Montgomery Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505)727-7800

Desert Hills Hospital
5310 Sequoia Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505)836-7330

Carrie Tingley Hospital
1127 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505)272-5200

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque
700 High St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505)242-4444

University of New Mexico Children's Psychiatric Center
1001 Yale Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505)272-2890

Heart Hospital of New Mexico
504 Elm St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505)724-2000

Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital
505 Elm St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505)727-4700

University of New Mexico Psychiatric Center
2600 Marble Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505)272-2800

University Hospital
2211 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505)272-2111

Albuquerque Indian Health Center
801 Vassar Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505)248-4000

Lovelace Medical Center Downtown
601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505)727-8000

Presbyterian Hospital
1100 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505)841-1234

Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital
8300 Constitution Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505)291-2000

Lovelace Medical Center Gibson
5400 Gibson Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505)262-7000

New Mexico VA Healthcare System
1501 San Pedro Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505)265-1711

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