extraoral bitewings
What Are Extraoral Bitewings? How Are They Used in Dentistry?
The concept of extraoral bitewings has been introduced recently by a few manufacturers of panoramic X-ray machines. A special software program utilizes the same acquisition technique used for a panoramic X-ray to produce extraoral bitewing images that show the crown and roots of premolars and molars in addition to parts of the maxillary sinus and […]
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Extraoral Bitewings: When Are They Beneficial?
Dental professionals and patients alike are talking about extraoral bitewings. A recent innovation in the dental industry, extraoral bitewings were designed as a comfort-focused alternative to traditional intraoral X-ray systems. Extraoral bitewings don’t require sensors or film in the patient’s mouth, minimizing the discomfort and gag reflexes often associated with traditional X-rays. Today, many sensitive […]
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