TOPIC: ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPHY

🌟 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

🔹Panoramic radiographic technique is also known as pantomography and rotational panoramic radiography.

🔹Indication: To evaluate overall health of maxillofacial structures, know exact location of third molar if it is horizontally impacted and cannot be seen on periapical radiography, and evaluate developmental anomalies.

🔹Advantages: It provides broad anatomical coverage of maxillofacial structures while the radiation dose to the patient is also considered to be low. It is a reliable screening tool and an effective patient education tool.