Radiography has a very important place for dental and oral health. X-rays help dentists diagnose problems in the teeth and jaw.
With dental radiography, decay, bone loss and problems in the root canal that cannot be detected during examination can be easily detected. In addition, x-rays assist dentists in orthodontic treatment and implant placement.
Digital Panoramic X-Ray
Panoramic x-ray is a type of tomographic x-ray in which all teeth and jawbone are imaged together with less rays. It serves to show the parts of the teeth, bones and gums that are not visible in the clinic. Using the digital system increases the image quality and significantly reduces the amount of radiation the person receives.
Cephalometric X-Ray
Cephalometric x-ray is a profile view of all teeth and jawbone in order to enable the evaluation of skull base and jaw structure abnormalities.
Panoramic x-rays are x-ray films that allow the jaws, all teeth, jaw and many disorders in the teeth to be seen in a single film.
Why is a panoramic x-ray needed?
Panoramic x-ray is necessary in the diagnosis of invisible formations such as caries, cysts and tumors in the jaw and teeth.
These are x-ray films that help to make treatment planning faster and more fully.
It is an x-ray that the physician should see before the operations related to the jaw and teeth. Because these x-rays show the area to be treated widely and increase the success of the operation.
What are the advantages of a panoramic x-ray?
Panoramic x-ray provides early diagnosis of many dental caries, cystic and tumoral formations in the jaws.
The image of all teeth can be seen on a single x-ray.
It provides early diagnosis and treatment by taking the image of all teeth. This saves both time and treatment costs.
Panoramic x-ray is a type of tomographic x-ray in which all teeth and jawbone are imaged together with less rays. Using the digital system increases the image quality and significantly reduces the amount of radiation the person receives.