Are panoramic xray better the bite wing?

Question

This is for extractions

The oral surgeon did the panoramic views. Took them to have dentures made . Was told the copies are not clear, but suggest have Tori boe remved during the extractions Anyone else have this ?done.

Answer 1

For extractions of permanent teeth, bite wing x-rays would not be appropriate as they do not show the entire root structure.

A normal periapical film is usually sufficient for extraction of most teeth. The actual film used for this is the same size as the one used for a bite wing x-ray, so don't get the two techniques confused. If I am taking out third molars, I always prefer a panoramic x-ray to a periapical x-ray.

Check this out:

http://members.aol.com/swf08302/panvsfmx.jpg

The yellow outline show you the approximate area that would be covered by a really good full mouth series. Everything outside the yellow border would only show up in a panoramic x-ray. The FMX may be a bit sharper, but it is quite limited in diagnostic scope compared to a panoramic x-ray. This is an actual x-ray from my office and it's typical of my panoramic films. I usually start a new patient off with a panoramic x-ray and supplement it with 2 or 4 bite wing x-rays for more clarity in the critical areas.

Pros: Much broader area covered
Cons: Possible loss of detail, although I am quite happy with my films

Answer 2

One is not better than the other. They are used for different purposes. Bite wings look for cavities between the teeth that otherwise cannot be seen on a normal intraoral exam. They also can show the level of bone support a tooth has around it. Panoramic X-rays show the sinuses, roots of the teeth, wisdom teeth, and surrounding orofacial structures. The problem with panoramic x-rays is that there is about a 15-20% magnifying image distortion, so the size of many things seen on the x-ray can be exaggerated. I hope this answers your question.

Answer 3

case to case basis. if you want to have a braces then panoramic xrays are important but if you're for cleaning, filling root canal its better to use bitewing and periapical film because you can clearly see the roots and the dental organs clearly than in panoramic.

>panoramic xrays are useful for orthodontics and sometimes implants so that they can see how much bones you still have

>bitewings if you're concentraing on a certain areas. it is clearer for the dentist to see.

Answer 4

yes they are they look at the roots of all the teeth & can spot cavities as well