Panorama, Cephalometric

1- Panoramic These x-rays provide a comprehensive picture of the bones and tissues around the mouth, which helps doctors in diagnosis and treatment.

Uses of panoramic rays:
- Evaluating the condition of the teeth and jaw: It provides a comprehensive view of the teeth and jaw, which helps in discovering problems that may not be visible with the naked eye.
- Detection of tooth decay: It helps in determining the sites of tooth decay accurately.
- Evaluation of affected teeth: such as teeth that have not grown properly.
- Preparation for complex treatments: such as dental implants or orthodontics.
- Detection of tumors and fractures: It can detect the presence of tumors or fractures in the jaw bones.
Advantages of panoramic x-rays:
- Comprehensive and fast: Provides a comprehensive picture of the mouth and teeth in one image.
- Painless: does not require interventional procedures.
- Low radiation dose: Compared to some other types of radiation, the radiation dose is low.

2- Cephalometric X-ray: It studies the relationship between the skull, face and jaws. This is done through measurements and analyzes of bones and structures based on X-rays of the head. This type of medical imaging is mainly used in dentistry and plastic surgery, especially in orthodontics.

They are usually used to analyze the structures of the jaws, evaluate changes that may occur due to jaw growth, or to plan orthodontic treatment. A cephalometric analysis can show things like these:

Bone Growth: Helps estimate the growth rate of the jaws and skull and simulate their development over time.

Evaluation of dental orientations: Helps understand dental orientations and how they affect the face and muscles.

Evaluation of facial orientations: It can be used to evaluate facial elements such as the lower jaw, angles of the jaw, nose, lips, and eyes.

Orthodontic treatment planning: Measurements and analyzes can be used to plan orthodontic treatment and determine appropriate procedures.

In general, cephalometric imaging is an important tool for evaluating bone structure and analyzing the relationship between various maxillofacial structures, which helps in accurately diagnosing cases and planning treatment.