Panoramic radiography

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Dental imaging technique
gptkbp:advantage Covers large area
Low radiation dose
Quick procedure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Orthopantomogram
Panoramic x-ray
gptkbp:category Medical imaging
Radiography
Dental radiography
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Panoramic radiography
gptkbp:inventedBy 1940s
gptkbp:limitation Distortion possible
Lower resolution than intraoral x-rays
Overlapping structures
gptkbp:produces Two-dimensional image
gptkbp:requires Film or digital sensor
Panoramic x-ray machine
gptkbp:shows gptkb:Jaws
Teeth
Sinuses
Nasal area
Temporomandibular joints
gptkbp:signature Extraoral
gptkbp:usedFor Imaging the jaws
Imaging the mandible
Imaging the maxilla
Imaging the teeth
gptkbp:usedIn Orthodontics
Prosthodontics
Dentistry
Oral surgery
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dental_Radiology
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6