Consultation of a dentist and emergency dental assistance

Unfortunately, not every dental disease can be seen with the naked eye. A dangerous inflammatory processes occur deep in the tissues, this is why a full diagnosis in dentistry is impossible without special equipment. The use of traditional x-ray machine, like its modern digital counterpart, allows you to quickly diagnose the teeth and surrounding tissues the most popular methods: by creating a focused and panoramic shots.

Methods of diagnosis of the teeth and oral cavity

Today, there are many ways in dental diagnostics. Among them:

• visual inspection;
• sensing;
• percussion;
• the termoproby;
• computer diagnostics;
• x-ray x-ray;
• panoramic picture (orthopantomogram)
• CT.

The necessity of using any of them is determined by the specialist based on the clinical picture of the disease. Sometimes accurate diagnosis can also require laboratory studies. Only after reviewing the results, the doctor may prescribe really effective treatment.

What are the problems allows you to identify the diagnosis in dentistry

Using both manual and apparatus methods of diagnostics of teeth successfully determined:

• developmental pathology of the teeth or of the jaws;
• pulpitis;
• periodontitis;
• periodontitis;
• caries depth of caries lesion;
• of enamel erosion;
• cysts
• traumatic injuries;
• non-carious lesions, etc.

It should be noted that in the initial stages, some dental diseases are asymptomatic, so only a professional diagnosis of teeth and oral cavity allows you to start the treatment that will bring really good results. Not accidentally experts give advice to visit the clinic as a preventive measure every six months, even if there are no complaints.

X-ray diagnosis of teeth and sighting, and panoramic image

In most cases, if you suspect that dental disease is assigned to one of the following types of research:

The x-ray. Provide accurate information about 1-2 teeth, allowing to determine the presence of tooth decay and hidden cavities, to identify foci of inflammation in the surrounding tissues, to see the shape and measure the length of root canals and to check the quality of the earlier filling.

A panoramic picture. Allows to assess the state of both the jaws, and of their surrounding areas (maxillary sinus and mandibular joint). It can be used to determine the degree of dental caries, the possibility of the fillings or prosthesis, to conclude the presence of inflammation at the roots, to see the location of impacted teeth, etc.

Modern equipment for x-ray diagnosis of teeth is characterized by the minimum radial load on the body, that's why to take pictures on the testimony several times during the treatment. This will not only correct diagnosis but also to confirm the effectiveness of the prescribed therapy. In addition, digital cameras provide the ability to display images on the screen, enlarge them, print, burn to different media.

Consultation of a dentist and emergency dental assistance

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