Why are X-Ray's needed to extract a tooth if a major cavity is visible?!
Question: Why are X-Ray's needed to extract a tooth if a major cavity is visible.?
A friend of mine has a vary large cavity (probably takes up at least 50% of entire tooth above gum).
His Dentist said they will need to have X-Ray's prior to extraction. Is this so the Dentist can charge more.? Or is there a legitimate reason for the X-Ray.?
The patient has requested the tooth be extracted and does not wish to have root canal.Health Question & Answer
His Dentist said they will need to have X-Ray's prior to extraction. Is this so the Dentist can charge more.? Or is there a legitimate reason for the X-Ray.?
The patient has requested the tooth be extracted and does not wish to have root canal.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Before extraction it is necessary to take xray especially if the tooth is badly decayed to see the structure of the tooth and the extent of decay. Sometimes the roots of the tooth are curved or fused or ankylosed with the bone and it becomes difficult to extract the tooth as whole. For more on tooth extraction you can read the following... .?ArticleCategoryId=27&Name=Tooth%20Extraction" rel="nofollow">http://www.identalhub.com/ArticleSubCate...Health Question & Answer
Its to see if there is need of further treatment. Major cavity problems can lead to sinus and vision problems. This is not a case of overcharging.....like hospitals giving you some Tylenol and charging you $20 per pill.Health Question & Answer
HELLO,
the x-ray is part of the cost of the extraction. This x-ray is always done before anything is done to the tooth.
There is never a separate cost for this.Health Question & Answer
the x-ray is part of the cost of the extraction. This x-ray is always done before anything is done to the tooth.
There is never a separate cost for this.Health Question & Answer
It is important for the dentist to see the surrounding structures. Then if he needs to after the extractions he can take another film to be sure nothing is left behind.Health Question & Answer