(DRAFT)Types of Dentistry and the layouts/images they take

7 Primary Types of Dental Doctors: 

1. General Dentist 

2. Pedodontist or Pediatric Dentist 

3. Orthodontist 

4. Periodontist 

5. Endodontist 

6. Oral Pathologist or Oral Surgeon (OMS)

7. Prosthodontist 

For Non-default Layouts, please include the json file(for Apteryx), or .progression file (XVCapture), and a screenshot of the layout showing the tooth associations and instance numbers (or capture flow) and image orientation (if tiles need to be rotated for horizontal bitewings).

General Dentist

• Types of images taken: IO, XC, PX, DX, CT

  • Takes all types of images because they are the starting point for referring to other dentistry specializations.

• Default layouts to note: 18-FMX, 4-BWX

• Non-default layouts to note: 4-BWX/4-PA(3 upper 1 lower PA), FMS-XC

Pedodontist/Pediatric Dentist

• Types of images taken: IO, XC, PX, DX

• Default layouts to note: Pedo-FMX

• Non-default layouts to note: Pedo-FMX w/ horizontal occlusals/anteriors, Pedo-FMX (horizontal w/ PA tile in each quadrant)

  • Pedo-FMX w/ horizontal occlusals(anteriors) - Pedo-FMX exists with vertical anterior/occlusal x-rays. Children cannot typically handle a sensor being vertical in their mouth, so clinicians need a horizontal anterior x-ray.

  • Pedo-FMX (horizontal w/ PA tile in each quadrant) - Pedo-FMX exists with bitewings, but sometimes children will not bite down on the sensor holder and clinicians need an option to work around that issue by taking 2 images(1 for upper and 1 for lower) instead of 1.

Orthodontist

• Types of images taken: PX, DX, XC(external camera/imported photos, not usually intraoral camera)

• Default layouts to note:

• Non-default layouts to note: 8-tile layout

  • 8-tile layout - This is usually a 3x3 grid view of tiles, but we do not include a center tile unless the customer requests it. If they ask for this, then they usually want their office’s logo in the center of the 3x3 grid.

Periodontist

• Types of images taken: IO, XC, PX, CT

  • IO - PA’s for bone levels, FMX + Perio Charting required for insurance

• Default layouts to note: FMX-18, one-off PA’s

• Non-default layouts to note: Vertical BWX, 6 Vertical BWX perio checkup

  • 6 Vertical BWX - if insurance doesn’t cover another FMX-18, they may use this after Perio treatment to check pocket depths (space between gum and bone)

Endodontist

• Types of images taken:

• Default layouts to note:

• Non-default layouts to note:

Oral Pathologist or Oral Surgeon (OMS)

• Types of images taken:

• Default layouts to note:

• Non-default layouts to note:

Prosthodontist

• Types of images taken:

• Default layouts to note: Intraoral Camera FMX

  • Intraoral Camera FMX - Typically a 32-tile series that will be used for capturing a single image of each tooth for shade matching purposes. Could also be used to capture miscellaneous combinations of teeth where you may not need the whole series of images.

• Non-default layouts to note:

General Dentistry

• 4 Bitewing Layout: Four tiles capturing the upper and lower molars and premolars on both sides.

• Full Mouth Series (FMX): Typically includes 18-20 images, covering all teeth with a combination of periapical and bitewing X-rays.

• Layouts of note(not included in Apteryx or XVCapture by default): (Paste screenshot of layout and json file)
  

• Broad category, could take any type of image any other type of dentistry might take depending on the patient’s needs

• FMX-18 or Pans are the most common recurring need on each patient, typically once every 5 years (usually a Pan OR a FMX-18, not both)

• 4-BWX - typically once every year

Orthodontics

• Cephalometric Layout: Lateral and frontal cephalometric views, often used for analyzing jaw and teeth alignment.

• Panoramic Layout: A single wide image capturing the entire mouth, including the teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures.

• Ortho Photo Layout: High-resolution, colored images of the teeth, bite, and gums for planning orthodontic treatment.

Endodontics

• Periapical Layout: Focused images of individual teeth, especially the roots and surrounding bone.

• Cone Beam CT Layout: 3D images providing detailed views of the tooth structure and root canals.

Periodontics

• FMX-18 Layout: Similar to general dentistry, used to assess bone levels and detect periodontal disease.

• CBCT: Detailed views of the gums and bone, often using Cone Beam CT.

• Uses Vertical Bitewings

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Panoramic Layout: Wide view of the entire mouth, used for surgical planning.

• 3D Reconstruction Layout: Detailed 3D images for precise surgical navigation and planning.

Pediatric Dentistry

• Child-Friendly Bitewing Layout: Pedo FMX layout with mixed dentition (deciduous and adult) and reduced radiation exposure, capturing the molars and premolars.

• Panoramic Layout: Single image capturing the entire mouth, adapted for children's smaller anatomy.
  Depending on age of patient

  • Pedo FMX - usually mixed dentition to cover deciduous teeth needs.

    • Usually 10 tiles for 8+

      • 4 BWX tiles (vertical)

      • 4 PA’s (1 for each quadrant) (vertical)

      • 2 Anteriors/Occlusals (horizontal)

    • Usually only use the 4 tiles (2-BWX + 2 Anteriors/Occlusals) for patients younger than 8

  • Ortho photos (external camera)

  • Pans

Prosthodontics

• Digital Impressions: Detailed digital scans of the teeth and gums for designing prosthetics.

• Bitewing and Periapical Layouts: Used to assess the fit and function of prosthetics.

Cosmetic Dentistry

• Intraoral Photo Layout: High-resolution images of the teeth and gums for planning cosmetic procedures.

• Digital Impression: Detailed scans for designing veneers, crowns, and other cosmetic restorations.