X-ray_Protocol



X-RAY PROTOCOL


As a parent of three small children, I take the process of dental x-rays very seriously and do all I can to lessen the number of x-rays that I take. We do not have a set time of when we take certain x-rays since every child is different and therefore the need to have x-rays taken is different. I use the guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and use such things as past cavity history and growth as a factor. With that being said, dental x-rays can be a very important tool to identifying cavities while they are still in a small stage so pain and dental extractions can be avoided. The types of x-rays we take are as follows:
Bitewing radiographs are necessary for: (taken approx. every 6 to 18 months)

● Detection of decay between posterior (back) teeth, which is extremely common in children as young as 3 years of age ● Evaluation of bone height around the teeth which determines the presence of gum disease ● Evaluation of decay around old fillings, crowns, or other restorations
Occlusal radiographs are necessary for: (taken approx. every 6 to 24 months)

● Detection of decay anterior (front) teeth ● Identifying extra teeth ● Root pathology of anterior teeth ● Identifying missing teeth
Panoramic radiograghs are necessary for: (taken approx. every 3-5 years)

● Identifying oral pathology ● Identifying extra and missing teeth ● Examining oral facial bones
Because I feel so strongly about the need to use dental x-rays when indicated, but also limit the exposure that our patients receive, we only use digital radiographs which have been proven to use 90% less radiation than traditional x-rays. Thank you, Jason Bongiovi


Legal Guardian/Patients Signature:* Date*
Reset
Powered by Elbowspace.com