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Been 3 weeks since wisdom extractions. will dentist know if i have minor jaw fracture through x-ray?
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Yes: Yes unless it is a hairline fracture and then may require a CT scan
Answered 12/28/2015
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No: No, minor fracture will not show up well on a general X-ray but if they have a Cone beam they could find it.
Answered 2/21/2016
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