Out-of-mouth film that provides a continuous view of the teeth and associated structures. It is used for orthodontics and the detection of fractures, TMJ cysts and tumors.
An extraoral full-mouth X-ray that records the teeth and the upper and lower jaws on one film.
A full mouth X-ray that images the upper and lower teeth and the bone and tissue associated with the teeth.
Commonly known as an OPG. An x-ray taken outside of the mouth that shows all the teeth on one film.
This is a "panoramic" x-ray that allows us to view the upper and lower jaw, all the teeth, supporting bone, sinuses and a non-detailed look at the jaw joint. The Panorex machine will move in a circle around your head. It is very important that you do not move while it is in operation.
A single full-mouth x-ray, created by an x-ray camera that moves around the entire face and provides a single sheet of film showing the entire mouth.
A single, large x-ray taken outside of the mouth that shows the teeth and the upper and lower jaws on one film.
An full-mouth X-ray (180 degree view) of the teeth, upper and lower jaws on one film.
