A panorex is a very impressive piece of imaging machinery in that it is capable of identifying many issues and structures that a normal x-ray is not. Initially you will stand inside the machine and bite on a plastic guide, while the X-Ray rotates around your entire head taking a full 360 degree view of the teeth, head, sinuses and bones.
The ability to view the full structure of your head as a whole is very informative to the dentist. It will allow us to see any potential problems and make sure that everything is functioning as it should be. The panorex is capable of viewing specific types of structural problems, presence (or lack of) teeth, present infections or facial asymmetry. In some cases, we can also detect future issues that will impact a patient, like bone loss or wisdom tooth growth patterns.
