An anesthetic is a substance that reduces or removes sensation from the area of the body it is applied to.

A computerized tomography scan compiles multiple X-ray images taken from different angles to create cross-sectional images of the internal anatomy.

A dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a special type of X-ray equipment that reconstructs a 3D image of the patient’s anatomy.

A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.

Dentistry is the profession that deals with preventing and treating any diseases and aberrations of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity.

Dentition refers to the way the teeth are arranged in the mouth.

Oral surgery is the branch of dentistry or surgery that repairs the mouth or jaws.

Diagnostic radiation allows healthcare practitioners to see structures inside the body.

The process of creating photographs produced by a form of radiation.

X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation capable of penetrating solids and producing radiographs.