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Intra-Oral Examinations:
Intra-oral,
or periapcal x-rays are radiographic images of a tooth and the
surrounding structure, including the tooth root and jawbone.
These
images are typically used
to look for cysts, abscesses, jawbone problems, or
impacted wisdom teeth. If
a patient appears to have
a serious dental disease or has had substantial dental work in the
past, a dentist may order a full mouth intra-oral x-ray to study the
area. The amount of radiation received from this type of device is
extremely low.
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