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Panoramic X-Ray

Panoramic X-Rays allow for the visualization of the entire upper and lower jaws and teeth in addition to much of the sinus cavities.

A panoramic x-ray is another diagnostic aid and is used for detection of unerupted teeth (like impacted wisdom teeth), cysts or tumors in the jaws, development of primary (baby) and permanent (adult) teeth, periodontal disease in that of crest/bone height loss associated with the teeth, various diseases that may involve the bone of the jaws, etc.

Panoramic X-Rays are usually taken every 3 to 5 years unless certain diseases or medical problems or medications would so warrant a more frequent view or screening of the bones of the upper and/or lower jaws.

Routine Bite-Wing or Periapical X-Rays do not show nearly as much and in quanity allow for the use of more radiation. Panoramic X-Ray radiation levels are extremely low - as are all dental X-Rays (particularily in relation to medical X-Rays).