Which kind of x-ray is Panorex (PANO)?

Which kind of x-ray is Panorex (PANO)?

• A. Periapical (PA)
• B. Full Mouth Series (FMX)
• C. Panorex (PANO)
• D. Bitewings (BW)

Answer: (C)

Panoramic imaging captures both the upper and lower jaws in one wide view. This single image shows the entire dentition and surrounding bone, which is why it’s used for things like assessing jaw relationships, impacted teeth, and overall alignment. In contrast, a periapical image focuses on the roots of one or a few teeth; bitewings examine the crowns and the spaces between teeth to detect interproximal caries and bone loss; a full mouth series is a collection of multiple periapical images (often including bitewings) to document all teeth in detail. Because Panorex provides a single broad view of the entire arch, it is the panoramic radiograph known as Panorex (PANO).

Panoramic imaging captures both the upper and lower jaws in one wide view. This single image shows the entire dentition and surrounding bone, which is why it’s used for things like assessing jaw relationships, impacted teeth, and overall alignment. In contrast, a periapical image focuses on the roots of one or a few teeth; bitewings examine the crowns and the spaces between teeth to detect interproximal caries and bone loss; a full mouth series is a collection of multiple periapical images (often including bitewings) to document all teeth in detail. Because Panorex provides a single broad view of the entire arch, it is the panoramic radiograph known as Panorex (PANO).