Radiology

It is the gateway to dentistry where the treatment planning and findings of a patient with oral and dental health problems are determined. of dentistry; It is the branch that examines the diseases, abnormalities, developmental defects of the mouth, teeth, gingiva and surrounding tissues, investigates the diagnosis and treatment criteria and plans the treatment of all patients with oral and dental health problems. As in general medicine, this branch uses different laboratory methods for the definitive diagnosis of diseases. Dentistry radiology is one of the sub-branches of this branch.

The panoramic x-ray creates a single image that includes the upper and lower jaws, temporomandibular (TMJ) joints, all teeth, nasal area, and sinuses. This image provides a flat view of the jaw as opposed to its curved structure, making it easier to evaluate structures in the image field. It usually provides details of bones and teeth.

Panoramic x-ray is an important diagnostic tool and examination frequently performed by dentists and oral surgeons in daily practice.
It provides valuable information about maxillary sinuses, tooth placement, and other bone abnormalities. It is also used to plan the treatment of full or partial dentures, extractions and implants.
advanced periodontal disease
Cysts in the jaw bones
Jaw tumors and oral cancer
Impacted and crooked teeth
Jaw disorders (also known as temporomandibular joint or TMJ disorders)
It is used for imaging after sinusitis.

Panoramik röntgen özel bir hazırlık gerektirmez. Kolye, küpe, piercing ve gözlük gibi röntgen görüntüsünü etkileyebilecek metal nesneleri çıkarmanız istenebilir. Kadınlar, hamile olma ihtimalleri varsa diş hekimine veya ağız cerrahına bilgi vermelidir.
Birçok görüntüleme tetkiki, fetüsü radyasyona maruz bırakmamak için hamilelik sırasında yapılmaz veya radyasyon dozunu en aza indirmek için önlemler (kurşun önlük vb.) Alınacaktır.