Digital Pan (Panoramic) X-Ray: Advanced Dental Imaging

What is a Digital Pan?

A Digital Pan, or digital panoramic radiograph, is an advanced imaging technique that captures a comprehensive 2D view of your entire mouth in a single image. This cutting-edge technology provides dentists with a complete visualization of all teeth, jaw bones, sinuses, and surrounding structures in one continuous scan.

How Does it Work?

The panoramic X-ray machine rotates around your head while you stand still, capturing detailed images of your entire oral cavity in just a matter of seconds. The digital technology instantly converts these images into high-resolution digital photographs that can be viewed immediately on a computer screen.

Key Benefits:

– Complete view of oral structures
– Significantly reduced radiation exposure
– Instant image availability
– Enhanced image quality
– Easy storage and sharing of dental records
– Better patient education and treatment planning

Common Uses:

• Evaluating wisdom teeth position and development
• Planning dental implant procedures
• Detecting bone abnormalities and diseases
• Assessing TMJ (jaw joint) problems
• Identifying hidden dental problems
• Screening for oral cancer
• Planning orthodontic treatment

Patient Experience:

The procedure is quick, comfortable, and non-invasive, typically taking less than a minute to complete. There’s no discomfort involved, making it an ideal diagnostic tool for patients of all ages, including those with dental anxiety.