“What images are taken before wisdom tooth removal?”

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“What images are taken before wisdom tooth removal?”

I am a 22-year-old male. I want to know what images are taken before wisdom tooth removal?

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X-ray.

**Lorenzo M. Farolan** Radiologist Mcallen, TX · Accepted Answer

Lorenzo M. Farolan Radiologist Mcallen, TX

The dentists have their own digital X-ray machine to take X-rays of your teeth.

**Eric Ian Schwartz** Radiologist Trenton, NJ · Accepted Answer

Eric Ian Schwartz Radiologist Trenton, NJ

This is a good question for your dentist or dental surgeon. X-rays can show your teeth and how your wisdom teeth are positioned.

**Zachary M. Kilpatrick** Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina · Accepted Answer

Zachary M. Kilpatrick Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina

Usually just dental bite wing X-rays. They may do an in-office CT, but usually only if complicated.
All the best.

**Irina A. Vasilyeva** Radiologist San Francisco, CA · Accepted Answer

Irina A. Vasilyeva Radiologist San Francisco, CA

Panoramic views of your teeth.

**Malcolm K. Hatfield** Radiologist Racine, WI · Accepted Answer

Malcolm K. Hatfield Radiologist Racine, WI

A simple X-ray is enough, but a CT might be needed.