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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.
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Emergency Contact for Tracy

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Tracy Hospitals *

Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
1420 N Tracy Blvd
Tracy, CA 95376
(209)835-1500

Kaiser Permanente Hospital Manteca
1777 W Yosemite Ave
Manteca, CA 95337
(209)825-3700

San Joaquin General Hospital
500 W Hospital Rd
French Camp, CA 95231
(209)468-6000

Doctors Hospital of Manteca
1205 E North St
Manteca, CA 95336
(209)823-3111

Dameron Hospital
525 W Acacia St
Stockton, CA 95203
(209)944-5550

St Joseph's Medical Center
1800 N California St
Stockton, CA 95204
(209)943-2000

St Joseph's Behavioral Health Center
2510 N California St
Stockton, CA 95204
(209)948-2100

Livermore Division of the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
4951 Arroyo Rd
Livermore, CA 94550
(925)373-4700

Valley Memorial Hospital
1111 E Stanley Blvd
Livermore, CA 94550
(925)447-7000

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
1441 Florida Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
(209)578-1211

Kindred Hospital Modesto
730 17th St
Modesto, CA 95354
(209)523-9006

Memorial Medical Center
1700 Coffee Rd
Modesto, CA 95355
(209)526-4500

ValleyCare Health System Pleasanton
5555 W Los Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925)847-3000

Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
1421 Oakdale Rd
Modesto, CA 95355
(209)572-2700

Sutter Delta Medical Center
3901 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94509
(925)779-7200

Lodi Memorial Hospital West
800 S Lower Sacramento Rd
Lodi, CA 95242
(209)334-3411

Lodi Memorial Hospital
975 S Fairmont Ave
Lodi, CA 95240
(209)334-3411

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
6001 Norris Canyon Rd
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925)275-9200

Oak Valley Hospital
350 S Oak St
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209)847-3011

Washington Hospital
2000 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94538
(510)797-1111

Fremont Hospital
39001 Sundale Dr
Fremont, CA 94538
(510)796-1100

Regional Medical Center of San Jose
225 N Jackson Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408)259-5000

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