why are x-rays important in the dental office due to forensics?
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X-rays reveal defects in the oral cavity, restorations, supernumerary teeth, the size, shape, and position of teeth.
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If you haven't had a professional cleaning in 9 years, you got off easy. A debridement will get rid of all that buildup of plaque on your teeth - places where the brush doesn't reach. Most people can't see stuff on x-rays without being trained. If your dentist has an intra-oral cameral, you can probably see it.\n\nIf you have a vertical fracture, your teeth will eventually need to be treated. If you don't get it done, they will either be lost or need a root canal. It's up to you if you want them to match or not.\n\nIf you still don't trust your dentist, get a second or third opinion. The fact is, many dentists view the same teeth differently: one may be more conservative and believe in a "wait and see" type thing, while another leans towards "fix it before it breaks or hurts". Does not mean either is wrong or trying to cheat you, just a different philosophy.
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there are 3 methods that work \n1 most commonly used dental records\n2 also used alot dna\n3 works but only used to confirm first two is medicl recorsd (x-rays for broken bones and records of previouse surgeries if not too severly burned)
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start with the initial appt of seeing the hygienist for xrays- alot of things could be going on but let's first rule out periodontal disease which can cause a bad breath situation.
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They are M.D.'s with advanced training in radiology.Do you think that they just take and read xrays or something? If you do then you don't understand all the things that radiologists do.
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Many people like my son are REQUIRED to take antibiotics before dental work. It won't interfer. I, myself, have gone in with a tooth infection and they have perscribed me antibiotics for several days before they would even begin the work. However, the ear may be the root source of both pains. An xray should reveal whether the tooth itself is the problem or not. If it is, great--they can fix that right away and it won't drag on as the ear infection has.
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The only one I know of is that it depletes your body of vitamin C. I was told to take high doses on a day you need an xray at the dentist.
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In most states the doctor 'owns' the xrays and is responsible for maintaining them.  The patient has the right to the information contained in the xrays (e.g. a written report and/or a copy of the films).  The doctor has the right to charge a reasonable fee to cover expenses for providing copies of the films.  \n\nHope this helps you.  Best wishes.
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really, your dentists needs to look at you and evaulate the situation in your mouth. its impossible to say here what an orthodontists would ideally need for you to get the best treatment with braces. your dentist and orthodontist would consult on this using your xrays ect to decide.
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No it will not show.  An x-ray can only show evidence of a crack if the pieces are displaced.  If there is a veneer in place, it will be holding the pieces together, so it won't show.
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The best ones are made in a Dental Laboratory.  But in most states, you need to have the dentist take impressions of you teeth and then send them in to the lab.  It is not cheap, but if you break your teeth or jaw due to improper fit of the over the counter type, it will cost you a lot more in dental bills.  Have a dentist do it for you. You will not be sorry.
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As far as diagnosis is concerned, no. However if you have a doctor evaluate it, they may be able to tell you whether or not you need an x-ray.
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As a solicitor who specialises in dental negligence claims on a daily basis in the UK, my own opinion is that it would be difficult to sue your dentist if he/she made an immediate referral to an oral surgeon.  This would be the accepted practice.  \n\nIt could be argued that the dentist should have taken an x-ray and then made an assessment before starting to extract, and this may be negligence if this was not done.  \n\nAlthough yours is a straighforward claim, this one would be quite tricky to prove any negligence.
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Not only is it safe, it is a necessity! While certain dental procedures may be postponed during pregnancy, a broken tooth is a dental emergency. Schedule a cleaning while you are there. Bacteria in your mouth can lead to infection, which can lead to preterm labor and heart disease!
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Uh yea. A dentist should be able to see a "dead tooth" on an Xray. Are you supposed to figure out which tooth is hurting..That is crazy. How old are you because you could be cutting your back molars and that hurts like heck. Do you still have space back there for a tooth to come in. Rub the gums and see if you feel anything coming thru. Cutting teeth hurts, why do you think babies cry? But your dentist is a quack if he did not give you more information than that. Go to someone else...
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Forensic accounting is used in court. It provides an accounting analysis that is suitable to the court which will form the basis for discussion, debate and ultimately dispute resolution.
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go buy a book on dental assistanting..it will be easier to learn the procedures & instruments using them...\n I used to train assistants & dentist in a large clinic.. sometime the dentist were more clueless than the untrained assitance !!\n Study Grey's Antomy..of the head..it will help you to understand the area you are going into....\n You can get a free version on line....also anything to do with Dental Radiology..it's amazing how many dentist can't even take an x ray !! I taught many how to do that too..\n Also learn about "Cross Cantamination"...CDDC in Miami has a great class on it...not sure if the CDDC has anything on line..\n Good luck