Most common questions used to investigate
Do you need to check your bone level for periodontal disease?
Are you going to have braces placed on your teeth?
Are you going to have a dental implant placement or any other surgical procedures?
Common conclusions
Having faced some kinds of periodontal diseases accompanied with jawbone loss, you may need a panoramic X-ray due to essential monitoring of the remission dynamics and further treatment methods correction. A panoramic X-ray can help your dentist see the full clinical picture and provide a wide view of your teeth rows, jawbone and surrounding structures. However, for more detailed examination a computer tomography may also be necessary.
Planning your orthodontic treatment may require a panoramic X-ray. Your orthodontist should see the full clinical picture in order to determine your teeth roots position. One of the main things to consider is the position of your wisdom teeth. However, for more detailed examination a computer tomography may also be necessary.
You may not need a panoramic dental X-ray since you are going to have a surgical operation that needs more detailed view on your bone structure and surrounding tissues. The most informative diagnostic type for dental surgery is a computer tomography due to its 3D picture. Your dentist may give you a referral with all features needed to provide qualified dental surgery.
Based on your answers, it is difficult to determine whether you need a panoramic dental X-ray or not. Contact your dentist for more information on your particular situation.
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