Panoramic radiology systems are currently being used in more practices than at other any time in the past. The practitioner now has decisions to make regarding detector technology selection for image acquisition and must remain informed about appropriate usage. This book is applicable to all panoramic dental images and equipment. It approaches panoramic radiology usage in the context of general and specialty applications.

Getting the Most Out of Panoramic Radiographic Interpretation.- Ghost Images: Objects Outside the Image Layer that are not Entirely Excluded from the Panoramic Radiograph.- Digital Options for Panoramic Radiology.- Panoramic Radiology: Risk Within Reason.- Panoramic Radiology: Role in ADA/FDA Use Guidelines.- Panoramic Radiologic Appraisal of Anomalies of the Dentition.- Tooth Eruption and Dental Impaction.- Panoramic Radiographic Assessment in Orthodontics.- Assessing Growth and Development with Panoramic Radiographs and Cephalometric Attachments.- Panoramic Radiographic Appearance of the Mandibular Canal in Health and in Disease.- Pathological Conditions affecting the Maxillary Sinus.- Panoramic Radiology: Endodontic Considerations.- Panoramic Radiology of Pericoronal Pathoses.- Panoramic Radiology in Maxillofacial Trauma.- Panoramic Radiographic Detection of Systemic Disease.- Panoramic Radiology: Oncologic Dentistry Considerations.- Cephalometric Attachments Are Not Only of Value for Orthodontic Assessment.- Selected Abstracts.- Frequently Asked Questions About Panoramic Radiography.