Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 15, 2026

A Standardized Approach to Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral Digital Photography
Published on: July 22, 2022
Oral-dental radiographic examination technique
1Denver Veterinary Dental Service, Colorado, USA.
Abstract:
In general practice, dental radiography is currently being performed more often as a treatment planning technique during routine dental prophylactic procedures than ever before. Medical radiography units, although still useful for the determination of bone cancer, mineral deficiencies, and fracture studies, are yielding to the use of more versatile dental radiograph machines that are being installed in the dental operatory and expose only the dental film. Currently, the technology of intraoral digital radiography, photography, and videography is available. Digital images can be enhanced, preserved on Polaroid film, or stored directly into computer data banks, without the use of dental film. This article acquaints the reader with digital technology, but deals primarily with traditional film-based oral-dental radiographic examination technique. The equipment and techniques described are affordable and well within the capabilities of the general practitioner. The importance of being able to produce dental radiographs of excellent quality is basic when providing competent dental care.
Related Concept Videos
Assessing Body Temperature - Oral
Step 1:
Start by practicing proper hand hygiene to prevent the spread of microorganisms.
Step 2:
Take the thermometer out of the charging unit, switch it on, and wait for the ready sign.
Step 3:
Gently slide the probe cover until a click is heard. This simple action prevents cross-contamination and ensures the correct placement of the probe cover.
Step 4:
Instruct the patient to open their mouth and place...
X-ray Imaging
Radiological Investigation I: X-ray and CT
Radiological Investigation III: Pulmonary Angiogram and PET Scan
Pulmonary Angiogram
A Pulmonary Angiogram is an invasive procedure involving injecting a contrast medium through a catheter threaded into the pulmonary artery or the right side of the heart to visualize the pulmonary vasculature. Computed Tomography (CT) scans have mainly replaced this...
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray
Definition and Purpose
An X-ray, or radiograph, is a non-invasive method that uses ionizing radiation to take images of internal structures. It is mainly used in cardiac imaging to examine the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels, aiming to identify abnormalities in the heart's size, shape, and position, such as heart failure, congenital defects, and vascular...

