What is a panoramic dental X-ray? Specify when?

Posted by Specialist Doctor I Vu Thi Hanh - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

With the advantage of providing a large coverage, the panoramic dental X-ray technique can provide valuable information about the position of the nose, maxillary sinuses, position of teeth, gums and abnormal bones of people. sick.

Today, panoramic dental X-ray (Panorama) is quite commonly prescribed by dentists or doctors, in cases where they want to plan treatment for full and partial dentures, braces, extractions and implants.
Panorama is a 2D (2D) dental X-ray film camera, allowing to capture the entire mouth in just one photo. The results of the panoramic dental X-ray will show the teeth, upper jaw, lower jaw, surrounding structures and tissues.

Panoramic panoramas not only help detect tooth decay but also clarify current problems and potential risks such as:
Advanced periodontal disease; Oral cysts; Tumors and oral cancer ; Temporomandibular disorder syndrome; Sinusitis ; Bone abnormalities; Infection .

3.1 Preparations A panoramic dental X-ray does not require any special preparation, customers only need to wear a lead shirt to protect their body from X-rays, and remove all metal around the jaw and face. In case a woman is pregnant, it is necessary to inform the dentist / doctor to eliminate possible risks.
3.2 Procedure First, the client will be put in the center of the machine, the technician will position and fix the head. The client can stand or sit in a chair and is asked to bite into the front retainer to ensure the teeth are aligned. The position of the head and teeth in a panoramic dental X-ray is very important because it helps the image to be clear.
The client is asked to remain still while the camera rotates around the head. Time to take a panoramic dental X-ray is about 12 to 20 seconds.

3.3 Benefits and risks of panoramic dental X-rays Benefits:
X-rays do not affect the client's lower body; Can be taken for young children to evaluate when it is not possible to take a dental film. Risks:
For pregnant women, always inform your doctor before taking the scan.

Panoramic dental radiography does not provide detailed information about a particular tooth or the surrounding software, but is often used to evaluate bones and teeth. Because of the curved shape of the jaw, the panoramic dental film will have a slight blur or distortion that makes it difficult to measure teeth or jaws. If the doctor needs more precise information, he or she needs more computerized tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, or Cone Beam tomography. To examine and treat dental problems, you can go to the Department of Odonto-Stomatology - Vinmec International General Hospital. Currently, Vinmec is one of the leading prestigious hospitals in the country, trusted by a large number of patients for medical examination and treatment. Not only the physical system, modern equipment: 6 ultrasound rooms, 4 DR X-ray rooms (1 full-axis machine, 1 light machine, 1 general machine and 1 mammography machine) , 2 DR portable X-ray machines, 2 multi-row CT scanner rooms (1 128 rows and 1 16 arrays), 2 Magnetic resonance imaging rooms (1 3 Tesla and 1 1.5 Tesla), 1 room for 2 levels of interventional angiography and 1 room to measure bone mineral density.... Vinmec is also the place to gather a team of experienced doctors and nurses who will greatly assist in diagnosis and detection. early signs of abnormality in the patient's body. In particular, with a space designed according to 5-star hotel standards, Vinmec ensures to bring the patient the most comfort, friendliness and peace of mind.