Crooked teeth: Part VIII

Do I have to take radiographies? Aren’t them health hazardous?
The only way the orthodontist has to find out the type of malocclusion you mat have is by the means of radiographies analysis. Fortunately, with technological advances, radiographies are less harmful due too the fact that modern devices emit low doses of radiation and they are better directed to the zone to be analyzed. However, it is better to ask the radiologist to wear an apron of plum for more protection, especially if you are pregnant, suffer from anemia or any other condition.

Among the radiographies you will be taken are:

Panoramic radiographies: It allows observing the degree of eruption of the teeth, the formation of roots, the teeth that will grow up; and it allows observing the nasal bones, the jaw and evident bone injuries, rests of fractured teeth and other things that can not be seen by the naked eye; that is why this type of radiography is used for any dental exam.

Complete cephalometry: this is a lateral radiography of the crane that is analyzed in a special way to measure the angles of teeth, their position respect to the maxillary and the type of bone structure you have to determine your type of malocclusion.

Nowadays, with the use of computers, there can be realized millimetrical measurements and angulations in the most exact way to facilitate the diagnosis of the orthodontist.