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How would one prepare for a dental transillumination test?
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TRANSILLMINATION: Dentist use this fibre-optic shining light through hard and soft tissue to DX internal defects such as caries, cracks, trauma or enamel infractions.The patient is prepared by positioning him convenient to the dentist.
Answered 6/10/2014
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There is no prep : This is usually conducted during a routine check up or dental exam. There is no preparation required by the patient. This test helps in early detection of dental problems and is painless.
Answered 10/3/2016
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