1. TYPES OF DENTAL
RADIOGRAPHS

2. Bite-wing:
Used primarily to detect interproximal caries,
occlusal caries that have penetrated into the
dentin, and possible caries under existing
restorations.
- A bite-wing radiograph will show:
• Surfaces involved
• Depth of the lesion in relation to the pulp
• Presence or absence of certain permanent teeth

3. Bite-wing Radiograph :

4. Periapical:
Used primarily to detect both normal conditions,
and pathology involving the roots of the teeth and their
supporting structures
- A periapical radiograph will show :
• Furcation or apical involvement.
• Presence of calcified tissues.
• External root or bone resorption.
• Internal root resorbtion.
• Anomalies of the supporting bone and associated
structures (cysts, supernumary or ectopically erupting
teeth, etc.

5. Periapical View

6. Periapical View

7. Panoramic:
Used primarily to provide baseline data for
growth and development, and to evaluate
changes that are occurring over time.
- A Panoramic radiograph will show:
• Presence or absence of permanent teeth
• Positions of the permanent teeth in relation to
the primary teeth
• Evaluation of bony lesions and TMJ

8. Panoramic View

9. Reference :
 Essentials of Dental Radiography and
Radiology. 3 Ed, Whaites 2003