Procedures
Panoramic X-ray
Also called pano, panorex
One wide X-ray that shows all the teeth, both jaws and nearby structures in a single image.
A panoramic X-ray is taken by a machine that rotates around the patient's head and produces one wide image of the upper and lower jaws, all teeth, and parts of the jaw joints and sinuses. It is useful for planning wisdom tooth removal, braces, implants or dentures and for spotting large problems. It shows less fine detail than close-up films, so it often supplements them rather than replacing them.
Example at the front desk
Dr. Chen wants a pano before the wisdom tooth consult, so please send the patient to the X-ray room first.