X - Ray Mandible Pa & Both LAT Oblique Views near me in New Delhi

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Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Mandible Pa & Both LAT Oblique Views in New Delhi

What is X - Ray Mandible Pa & Both LAT Oblique Views in New Delhi?

An X-ray of the Mandible (jaw) is a safe and painless test to visualise the structures of the jaw bone, the temporomadibular joint (TM joint) and the surrounding soft tissues like muscles using small amount of radiation. The image is recorded on a special X-ray film. The X-ray image is black and white. Dense structures such as the bones, appear white and softer body tissues, such as the skin and muscles appear darker. The actual exposure time to radiation is usually less than a second, although the overall test may take 15-20 minutes.