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.
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