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What do results of a dental transillumination test mean?
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Tooth defects: Dental transillumination test highlights the defects that are not easily seen inside the tooth.The results help the dentist do a better job in treating the patient.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Possible fractures: Often transillumination is used to diagnose internal fractures or cracks internal in a tooth. X-rays only are a two dimensional view and are of little diagnostic help for stress fractures. Other symptoms such as sensitivity while chewing can help confirm a fracture.
Answered 1/3/2015
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