Panoramic Dental X-ray (Periapical Rontgen)

Panoramic dental x-ray is an x-ray film that clearly shows the relationship between all the teeth in the mouth, as well as the upper and lower jaw, and the condition of the jawbone.

In a Fethiye panoramic X-ray, a plastic piece is placed in the patient's mouth for biting. X-rays are sent during the X-ray and the teeth are visualized in this way. Dentists use panoramic dental x-rays to detect conditions inside the mouth.

What is a Panoramic Dental X-ray?

Panoramic x-ray helps to plan the treatment process quickly and completely. It may also be needed in the diagnosis of invisible formations in the mouth, jaw and all teeth. A panoramic dental x-ray is requested by the dentist before surgical procedures. Panoramic x-ray increases the success of the operation to be performed as it will show the patient's area to be treated in detail and in a wide manner.

How Many Types of Panoramic X-rays Are Taken?

Panoramic X-rays are taken in two types: extraoral and intraoral. While the film placed inside the mouth can view a few teeth and surrounding tissues, with films placed outside the mouth, the jaw bones are included in the film and it is possible to see a wider area.

Why is a panoramic dental x-ray necessary?

Panoramic dental x-ray provides the opportunity to view the entire mouth in a single image. However, the detail needed to detect dental caries may not be visualized with this x-ray. Panoramic X-rays allow visualization of cysts, impacted wisdom teeth, inflammation, tumors and bone anomalies. The dentist who suspects these problems may request a panoramic x-ray to be sure.

Panoramic X-rays are also used in the process of planning treatments such as implants, dentures and braces.

How is a Panoramic Dental X-Ray Taken?

Panoramic x-ray is taken from outside the mouth. With this feature, panoramic dental x-ray differs from traditional intraoral x-rays. Panoramic X-rays project a beam from inside the mouth onto the film or the detector located opposite the X-ray tube.

Before taking a panoramic dental x-ray, the patient's jaw, forehead and cheeks are supported and placed in a suitable position for the x-ray. The patient is then asked to bite the plastic piece from the panoramic X-ray device. The arms of the panoramic x-ray device start from one side of the jaw and rotate towards the other sides.

What are the Advantages of Panoramic X-ray?

Thanks to the panoramic dental x-ray, the entire mouth of the patient can be viewed in detail in a single film and in a short time. Thanks to this x-ray, diseases that the dentist suspects can be diagnosed.

Are There Risks of Panoramic X-ray? What is the Radiation Dose?

Panoramic dental x-ray is used to diagnose oral and dental health diseases. The frequency of X-rays varies according to the patient's oral and dental health status, age and disease symptoms.

According to the Society for Pediatric Radiology, the amount of radiation the patient is exposed to during a panoramic dental x-ray is 0.02 mSv. The dentist listens carefully to the patient's history and makes arrangements not to exceed the annual amount of radiation.

How Should I Prepare for a Panoramic Dental X-ray?

Panoramic x-rays do not require a special preparation process. During the x-ray, it is requested to remove objects that may adversely affect the image. These objects include earrings, necklaces, piercings, glasses and other metal objects.

If female individuals are likely to be pregnant, they should inform the dentist about this issue. Necessary arrangements are provided by the dentist.

Panoramic X-Ray Prices 2023

Panoramic X-rays are performed by full-fledged dental clinics and hospitals in Fethiye. Panoramic dental x-ray prices vary from center to center in 2023. For detailed information about X-ray prices, you can contact us on +90 542 322 58 33.