IOPA is the short form for intraoral periapical radiograph. It is a type of intraoral, that is, the x-ray film is placed inside the mouth while taking a radiograph. This type of x-ray shows the entire tooth, along with its surrounding structures.
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Is it normal for a small wisdom tooth to be visible in my X-ray?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18, and every year I have X-rays. I am in the 4 % that do not have wisdom teeth. Today, I was X-rayed and I suddenly have very small wisdom teeth. Every other X-ray, I did not have these teeth. I also have bone growths in my jaw. Is it normal to rapidly grow wisdom teeth? Read Full »
Dr. Mohammed Musa Alabed Nassar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Wisdom teeth can erupt little late than usual. It depends on many factors. In some people it takes up to the age of 24, these teeth also can never erupt and stay impacted or half impacted inside the jaw bones. So for now if you do not have any complaint or problem it is n... Read Full »