Orthopantomogram (Panoramic X-ray of the teeth)

In order to perform dental manipulations effectively, especially when planning complex procedures, it is required to have a full panoramic picture of the dentofacial system. It is achieved through the dental panoramic x-ray imaging that detects the data about obvious and latent issues of the oral cavity, which the dentist may need. The dental panoramic x-ray imaging is the method of dental diagnosis, when through the panoramic X-ray imaging, the specialist obtains the image of dentofacial system. The specialists of Oxford Medical have the necessary equipment and skills for diagnosing, prevention and treatment of the oral cavity diseases.

The procedure is performed in the X-ray room on the special equipment – panoramic X-ray machine. The radiologist adjusts necessary software settings, then positions the patient in the required direction and launches an X-ray machine. During the procedure, the rotating X-ray tube interacts with a sensor, reads the necessary information and, after processing with special software, displays a ready image on the screen.

The procedure does not cause any sensation of pain or discomfort.

The dental panoramic x-ray is the first and important step at the beginning of cooperation of a doctor and a patient that allows diagnosing and drawing up the treatment plan. Thanks to X-ray image, the doctor will see the deformities of teeth and dental rows, the depth of carious cavity, pathologic processes around teeth roots. The dental panoramic x-ray is mandatory for preparation for placement of dentures, dental implants, orthodontic and periodontal treatment.

Thanks to the dental panoramic x-ray, the dentist sees:

• presence of periodontal pockets;
• dynamics of implantation;
• condition of the upper jaw joint;
• presence and degree of development of teeth primordia;
• teeth roots and alveolar tissues;
• periodontitis;
• cystogranuloma;
• cyst;
• latent interdental carious cavities;
• degree of formation of dental roots;
• presence or absence of the bone tissue, required for implantation;
• paranasal sinuses.

The procedure itself takes max. 24 seconds and opens up wide diagnostic opportunities; then the obtained image may be recorded on the compact disc or printed out on the high-definition photo paper.

Vatech PAX-500 is applied for performing the dental panoramic x-ray in Oxford Medical clinic; it is the latest dental digital X-ray scan. The application of cutting-edge digital technologies for obtaining and processing an image allows achieving the minimum radiation exposure to the organism. Each person encounters such radiation exposure in everyday life; for this reason, the diagnosis is permitted to be performed even on children.  

The specialists, who will perform the procedure according to the established rules, precisely interpret the data, determine a diagnosis (if there is any evidence of pathology) and prescribe a correct treatment course, work in our clinic. The application of the newest equipment, Vatech PAX-500, guarantees the absolute safeness of this procedure for a person’s health, the high definition of obtained images and obtaining a quick result of examination.