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.
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