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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).
  • 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 Saginaw

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Nearby Saginaw Hospitals *

Saint Mary's of Michigan
800 S Washington Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989)776-8000

Covenant Medical Center Cooper
700 Cooper Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)583-6000

Covenant Medical Center Harrison
1447 N Harrison St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)583-0000

Select Specialty Hospital
1447 N Harrison St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)583-4850

Aleda E Lutz VA Medical Center
1500 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)497-2500

Healthsource Saginaw
3340 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989)790-7700

Bay Regional Medical Center East Campus
1900 Columbus Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989)894-3000

Bay Regional Medical Center West Campus
3250 E Midland Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989)894-3000

MidMichigan Medical Center Midland
4005 Orchard Dr
Midland, MI 48670
(989)839-3000

Caro Community Hospital
401 N Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989)673-3141

McLaren Regional Medical Center
401 S Ballenger Hwy
Flint, MI 48532
(810)342-2000

Select Specialty Hospital
401 S Ballenger Hwy
Flint, MI 48532
(810)342-4545

Hurley Medical Center
One Hurley Plz
Flint, MI 48503
(810)257-9000

Memorial Healthcare
826 W King St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989)723-5211

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