Belonging to the spectrum of intraoral exams, periapical X-ray displays one or two adjacent teeth on a fluorescent radiographic film. This X-ray captures the tooth's root and crown, along with two millimeters of the alveolar bone. Due to its high diagnostic significance, it plays a pivotal role in a dentist's practice.

Performing a periapical X-ray requires no special preparation. The patient is seated while the operator uses dental X-ray retainers and the parallel cone method to display each tooth on a specific phosphor plate placed intraorally. The image is then transferred to a computer with a specialized scanner. The parallel cone technique eliminates magnification and prevents the overlapping of anatomical structures on the X-ray film.

Periapical radiography is recommended in conjunction with a clinical examination. Specifically, it is used to highlight:

• Caries and loss of dental substance tissues

• Periapical or apical lesions

• Internal or external root resorption

• Internal or external crown and root fractures

• Loss of alveoral bone

• Loss of periodontal bone

• Control of endodontic work and root morphology

• Location and osseointegration of placed implants

• Location of impacted teeth or congenital tooth deficiencies

• Anatomy of teeth and pulp

• Evaluation of prosthetic and endodontic work

Thanks to the use of the parallel cone technique, the periapical intraoral X-ray offers us:

• High resolution

• Superior image quality

• Absence of overlapped structures

• Detection of pathologies indistinguishable by other imaging methods (e.g., panoramic X-ray)

The results of the examination are printed instantly and can also be electronically delivered to the patient and the treating physician upon request. The radiation emitted by an intraoral periapical X-ray is negligible. It can often be prescribed to pregnant women when deemed necessary by the treating dentist.

The use of the minimum possible radiation dose for the best result is guaranteed by our cutting edge equipment, utilizing a digital scanner system with high sensitivity phosphor plates and applying the parallel cone technique.

The periapical X-ray allows for the imaging of the tooth crown and root along with at least 2mm of the alveolar bone. It aids in the detection of:

• Existence of caries or loss of dental tissue

• Existence of periapical lesions

• Existence of internal or external root resorption

• Existence of crown or root fractures

At DentalRay, we specialize in the execution of periapical X-rays. Our team of trained dentists and qualified personnel perform intraoral dental radiographs, placing the radiographic films inside the patient's mouth, which requires specific expertise. We utilize dental X-ray retainers, ensuring the absence of magnification and the avoidance of overlapping of anatomical structures. Moreover, our state-of-the-art digital dental equipment and high-resolution dental scanners promise X-rays of high diagnostic value, free of artifacts, magnification, and false images. Trust DentalRay for handling the most challenging cases due to our years of diverse experience and in-depth knowledge.