Can the X-ray show decay underneath gold inlay. Some dentists say yes and some say no. I have heard that they have to take the inlay out to see what is going on.
2006-10-15 13:00:20 · 5 answers · asked by Lonelyplanet 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Depends on how much decay is present and how big the inlay is. Metal has a "white-out" effect on x-rays, meaning if the decay is smaller than the inlay, you really can't see it until it is bigger than the inlay. Hope this answers your question
2006-10-15 14:34:20 · answer #1 · answered by justine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The X-ray will not show decay under the gold inlay. I'm an RN and I had to have the gold inlay removed to properly assess the decay below and see if the nerve was involved. Good Luck.
2006-10-15 21:07:42 · answer #2 · answered by marnie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will really depend on the shape of your inlay.
2006-10-15 21:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by mickeymaz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mickeymaz and Justine are correct. It depends on the size and shape of both the decay and the inlay.
I don't know. Do you vote for Justine because she gave more details in her answer or do you vote for Mickeymaz because she gives more details in her picture?
2006-10-15 23:22:06 · answer #4 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-15 21:16:32 · answer #5 · answered by BHANU V. RAVAL 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋