periapical radiograph
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per·i·ap·i·cal ra·di·o·graph
a radiograph demonstrating tooth apices and surrounding structures in a particular intraoral area.
periapical radiograph
a dental x-ray film or dental imaging used to detect changes in the bone surrounding the roots of the teeth. Also called periapical image.
per·i·ap·i·cal ra·di·o·graph
(per'ē-ap'i-kăl rā'dē-ō-graf)A radiograph demonstrating tooth apices and surrounding structures in a particular intraoral area.
per·i·ap·i·cal ra·di·o·graph
(per'ē-ap'i-kăl rā'dē-ō-graf)Radiograph demonstrating tooth apices and surrounding structures in a particular intraoral area.