Panoramic radiography is an extra-oral radiographic procedure that produce a single image of the facial structures, including the maxillary and mandibular arches and their supporting structures.

Purpose & Use:

  • Evaluate impacted tooth.
  • Evaluate eruption pattern.
  • Detect diseases, lesions, and conditions of the jaw.
  • Examine the extent of large lesions
  • Evaluate trauma.
  • Examination of the TMJ
  • Inability to tolerate intraoral films
  • Assessment for surgical procedures
  • Demonstrate carotid artery calcifications.