USES OF THE PANORAMIC RADIOGRAPH

The uses of the panoramic radiograph are numerous in the diagnosis of disease and abnormalities. A number of uses are as follows: a complete survey can be made of the teeth and related structures, some tumors and cysts can be examined and evaluated, the location and position of impacted teeth may be determined, fractures of the lower face may be located, and growth patterns of the jaws can be studied and evaluated. These uses make the panoramic radiograph a valuable tool.