Dentistry uses various diagnostic methods that help establish a correct medical opinion and choose the right treatment method. Particular attention is paid to the orthopantomogram. This type of image makes it possible to assess the general condition of the oral cavity and to see the tooth root canal, the structure of the bone tissue and the periodontium.
A panoramic X-ray is needed in many cases. There are several main reasons for it.
A panoramic X-ray makes it possible to track how the bite develops, carefully examine the buds of permanent teeth (especially in children and adolescents) and identify features of wisdom-tooth eruption.
Dental implantation
At the preparatory stage of implant placement, the dentist must verify the correct distance to the maxillary sinus (it must match the height and width of the lower jaw), the condition of the bone tissue and other important factors.
Orthodontic treatment
When dentofacial anomalies need treatment — especially alignment with special appliances — information about the condition of the dental arch is very important. It allows a correction plan to be drawn up correctly and without errors.
Treatment and dental surgery
Orthopantomogram data make it possible to identify inflammation in the oral cavity without the slightest error. A panoramic X-ray can detect dental cysts, hidden carious damage, poor-quality fillings and other pathologies at an early stage.
Periodontal treatment
An orthopantomogram makes it possible to determine how, and at what depth, the periodontal pockets are located. It makes choosing the right treatment method easier.
