“Bitewing” x-rays – Why are they used to search for decay? The film shown here is the same radiograph as above. In dental terminology, it’s referred to as a “bitewing” x-ray. This is the standard type of image that’s used to look for cavities. ...
I have a bunch of dental X-rays that I need to annotate for an object detection/semantic segmentation project. One of the features we hope to detect is bone level. Bone level is measured as the distance between the gum line and the bone surface, illustrated by the two pair of points in...
An X-ray of baby teeth shows any underlying dental issues that may not be visible to the naked eye. Here's how to get your child ready.
X-rays are commonly used in medicine for imaging internal structures to diagnose conditions such as fractures, tumors and dental issues. Additionally, X-rays find applications in industrial inspections, security screening, scientific research and cancer treatment through radiotherapy. What are X-rays mad...
When I was finally ready, I’d read some interesting information about the ability of teeth to heal, so I decided to wait. I did more research and read Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition by Rami Nagel. I also read accounts of people reversing dental damage, so I...
Below is a rough guideline of what you need to do to prepare. *Please note that there are several ways to perform a dental implant procedure. Your procedure may not be similar to what’s outlined below. Evaluation and Planning Before you begin, a dentist will order dental x-rays, examine...
"dental health is such an important part of your overall health. it's important to find a dental home," whether you're dealing with a serious condition or just need routine cleanings and x-rays, cooper says. finding the right dentist for you might not be the easiest thing to do, ...
–While dental crowns are generally convex and rounded objects, they do have sharp aspects. For example, our picture here of a crown resting on its side shows how the crown’s margins (its edges crafted for a precise fit around the neck of your tooth) add a knife edge to its shape. ...
Dr Ruchi Sahota, spokesperson and consumer adviser for the American Dental Association “Cosmetic dentistry is not one and done. It’s really important to maintain your smile and make sure your gums are healthy. Ask the same cosmetic dentist to also be your family dentist, so they can take ...
Mandelis A,Jeon R,Matvienko A,et al.Dental biothermo-photonics:How photothermal methods are winning the racewith X-rays for dental caries diagnostic needs of clinicaldentistry.Eur Phys J Special Topics. 2008Mandelis A,Jeon R,Matvienko A. Dental biothermo-photonics:How photothermal methods are...