{"id":10681,"date":"2026-01-22T15:38:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T21:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/digital-vs-conventional-panoramic-x-rays-benefits-and-how-they-work\/"},"modified":"2026-09-12T23:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T05:41:44","slug":"digital-vs-conventional-panoramic-x-rays-benefits-and-how-they-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/digital-vs-conventional-panoramic-x-rays-benefits-and-how-they-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Panoramic X-Rays in Mexico City: Benefits, Safety, and Dental Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10681\" class=\"elementor elementor-10681 elementor-10144\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-015609d articulo e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"015609d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69384c17 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69384c17\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33867869 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33867869\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><strong>Published by<\/strong>:  <a class=\"last-modified-author\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/doctor\/dr-rosa-ma-m\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Rosa Ma. Montezuma  <\/a>: January 22, 2026.<\/em><\/p><p><em><strong>Updated by<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/doctor\/dr-miguel-angel-s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Miguel \u00c1ngel S.:<\/a> June 11, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee1d852 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ee1d852\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8472acc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8472acc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>Digital panoramic X-rays are 2D dental X-rays that show teeth, jaws, joints, and bone structures in a single image.<\/strong> At La Cl\u00ednica Dental CDMX, they are used as part of <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/what-is-included-in-a-360-digital-dental-diagnosis-in-cdmx\/\">the 360 digital dental diagnosis<\/a> to evaluate orthodontics, wisdom teeth, implants, prosthetics, and oral rehabilitation, and to determine when it is necessary to supplement the diagnosis with <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/advanced-dental-technology-in-cdmx-3d-x-rays-scanner\/\">advanced dental technology such as 3D CBCT or an intraoral scanner<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\">The main advantage over conventional systems is that the image is obtained quickly, digitally, and is easy to analyze on screen. The decision to take an X-ray should be made on a case-by-case basis: an X-ray is not taken \u201croutinely,\u201d but only when it provides useful information for diagnosing, planning, or monitoring dental treatment. <\/p><div class=\"bloque-clinico\"><p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Are you looking for a dental evaluation with digital X-rays in Mexico City?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\">At La Cl\u00ednica Dental, we can combine digital panoramic X-rays with clinical evaluation, specialist consultations, and additional tests as needed for your specific case. This allows us to develop a clear treatment plan for orthodontics, implants, wisdom teeth, dentures, or comprehensive dental restoration. <\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\">    <div class=\"blue-banner__left-btn aos-init aos-animate lcd-blue-banner-buttons\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"300\">\n        <a href=\"tel:5588547388\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button --big cta-llamar\">\n            <span class=\"icon-phone\">&#9743;<\/span>\n\t\t\t5588547388        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/ff.healthatom.io\/xjcfyq\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button --big cta-agendar\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            \u00a1Agenda tu cita ya!        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <style>\n        .lcd-blue-banner-buttons {\n            display: flex;\n            flex-direction: row;\n            align-items: center;\n\t\t\tjustify-content: center;\n            gap: 20px;\n            flex-wrap: wrap;\n\t\t\tmargin: 30px 0;\n        }\n\t\t.lcd-blue-banner-buttons .button {\t\t\t\n\t\t\tpadding: 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srcset=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rayos-x-panoramicas-digitales.webp 1600w, https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rayos-x-panoramicas-digitales-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rayos-x-panoramicas-digitales-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rayos-x-panoramicas-digitales-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rayos-x-panoramicas-digitales-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cc5a0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cc5a0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2783\">What are digital panoramic X-rays?<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2805\">How do they work?<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"3071\"><li data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2903\"><p data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2903\">Instead of film, a <strong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2859\">digital sensor<\/strong> or a special plate is used to capture the image.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2984\"><p data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2984\">The information is sent to a computer and processed with specific software.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3071\"><p data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3071\">The radiograph is viewed directly on a screen a few seconds after it is taken.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3099\">Main benefits<\/h3><ol data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"4392\"><li data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3338\"><p data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3159\"><strong data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3157\">Lower radiation exposure (in many systems)<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3338\"><li data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3338\"><p data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3338\">Many modern digital devices are designed to use <strong data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3261\">lower<\/strong> radiation doses than analog systems, while maintaining adequate diagnostic quality.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3536\"><p data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3365\"><strong data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3363\">Immediate image<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3536\"><li data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3458\"><p data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3458\">No need to develop the film: the image appears on the computer almost instantly.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3536\"><p data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3536\">This speeds up the consultation and allows decisions to be made at the same time.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"3538\" data-end=\"3742\"><p data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3564\"><strong data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3562\">Image adjustments<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3742\"><li data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3664\"><p data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3664\">You can modify brightness, contrast, zoom in, and highlight areas of interest.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3742\"><p data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3742\">This reduces the need to repeat the shot due to exposure problems.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"4021\"><p data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3778\"><strong data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3776\">Storage and backup<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"4021\"><li data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3858\"><p data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3858\">Radiographs can be stored in the patient&#8217;s digital record.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3939\"><p data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3939\">It is easier to organize, search, and compare images over time.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"4021\"><p data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"4021\">Backups can be made so you don&#8217;t lose the information.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4219\"><p data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4056\"><strong data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4054\">Ease of sharing<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4219\"><li data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4148\"><p data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4148\">They can be sent electronically to other specialists or to the patient.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4219\"><p data-start=\"4154\" data-end=\"4219\">Ideal for <strong data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4187\">second opinions<\/strong>, interconsultations, or referrals.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"4221\" data-end=\"4392\"><p data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4253\"><strong data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4251\">Lower environmental impact<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4392\"><li data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4318\"><p data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4318\">No developing chemicals or disposable films are used.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4322\" data-end=\"4392\"><p data-start=\"4324\" data-end=\"4392\">Reduces the consumption of paper and plastic associated with plates and envelopes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c523034 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c523034\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Where can I get digital panoramic X-rays in Mexico City?<\/h2><p>Ideally, a digital panoramic X-ray should be taken at a dental clinic that can interpret the results as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, rather than simply providing an isolated image. At <strong>La Cl\u00ednica Dental<\/strong> CDMX, a digital panoramic X-ray can be part of a comprehensive evaluation to detect impacted wisdom teeth, bone loss, infections, root abnormalities, bite problems, or the need for treatment by specialists. <\/p><p>When the case requires greater precision, the panoramic X-ray can be supplemented with <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/advanced-dental-technology-in-cdmx-3d-x-rays-scanner\/\">3D CBCT dental tomography, an intraoral scanner, and digital design<\/a>. This workflow is especially useful before beginning <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/service\/implantologia\/\">dental implants<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/service\/ortodoncia\/\">orthodontic treatment<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/service\/cirugia-maxilofacial\/\">maxillofacial surgery<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/complete-oral-rehabilitation-in-cdmx-digital-diagnosis-and-comprehensive-treatment\/\">comprehensive oral rehabilitation<\/a>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a56d9aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a56d9aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1863\">Conventional (analog) panoramic X-rays<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1885\">How do they work?<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2164\"><li data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1971\"><p data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1971\">A <strong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1929\">radiographic film<\/strong> is used (similar to old cinema or photography).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2065\"><p data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2065\">After exposure to X-rays, the film is developed in a dark room with chemicals.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2164\"><p data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2164\">The image is displayed on a physical plate that is placed in front of a negatoscope (light box).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2178\">Advantages<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2275\"><li data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2219\"><p data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2219\">Technology proven for decades.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2275\"><p data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2275\">Initially more economical equipment (historically).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2292\">Disadvantages<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2741\"><li data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2385\"><p data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2385\"><strong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2315\">Use of chemicals<\/strong> (developer and fixer), which require proper handling and disposal.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2460\"><p data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2460\">Longer time between shooting and viewing (the film has to be developed).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2566\"><p data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2566\">Difficulty <strong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2509\">adjusting brightness or contrast<\/strong>: if the shot is too light or dark, it must be repeated.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2655\"><p data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2655\">Physical preservation of the plates (they deteriorate, take up space, can be lost).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2741\"><p data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2741\">Less ease in sharing the image (the plate must be scanned or transported).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2>Digital vs. Conventional Panoramic X-rays: Key Differences<\/h2><div class=\"container-tabla-blog\"><table class=\"tabla-blog\"><thead><tr><th>Appearance<\/th><th>Digital panoramic<\/th><th>Conventional panoramic<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Image Capture<\/td><td>Uses a sensor or digital plate to generate the image on the screen.<\/td><td>Uses radiographic film that requires chemical development.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Display Time<\/td><td>The image appears almost immediately and can be reviewed during the appointment.<\/td><td>You must wait for the physical development before analyzing the film.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Image Adjustment<\/td><td>Allows you to adjust brightness, contrast, and zoom to better explain the case.<\/td><td>Physical images offer less flexibility for diagnostic adjustments.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Radiation<\/td><td>In many digital systems, radiation exposure may be lower, depending on the equipment, protocol, and clinical indication.<\/td><td>It may require a higher dose or a repeat exposure if the image is poorly exposed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Digital Medical Record<\/td><td>It is integrated into the patient\u2019s medical record and can be shared for consultations or a second opinion.<\/td><td>The physical film may deteriorate, be lost, or require scanning.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environmental Impact<\/td><td>It requires no developing chemicals or physical film.<\/td><td>It uses developer, fixer, and physical materials that require proper handling.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7fccd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7fccd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>When is a panoramic X-ray sufficient, and when is a 3D CBCT scan needed?<\/h2><p>A digital panoramic X-ray provides an excellent initial overview, but it does not replace all dental imaging studies. In complex cases, the dentist may request additional images to confirm details that the 2D panoramic X-ray does not show in sufficient detail. <\/p><div class=\"container-tabla-blog\"><table class=\"tabla-blog\"><thead><tr><th>Study<\/th><th>What Shows It Best<\/th><th>When it is indicated<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Digital Panoramic X-ray<\/td><td>Overview of teeth, jaws, joints, and bone structures.<\/td><td>Initial evaluation, orthodontics, wisdom teeth, prosthetics, comprehensive checkup.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Periapical X-ray<\/td><td>Close-up of a tooth, root, and the area around the apex.<\/td><td>Localized pain, deep cavity, root canal, follow-up on a specific tooth.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3D CBCT Scan<\/td><td>Bone volume, thickness, height, and relationship to nerves and maxillary sinuses.<\/td><td>Implants, guided surgery, bone loss, complex cases, or surgical planning.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intraoral Scanner<\/td><td>Digital impression of teeth and bite without traditional molds.<\/td><td>Aligners, crowns, veneers, smile design, mouthguards, and cosmetic restoration.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>If your goal is to get implants, have a crown checked, or confirm whether a previous treatment plan is correct, request a <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/digital-dental-second-opinion-in-mexico-city-for-implants-crowns-and-oral-rehabilitation\/\">digital dental second opinion in Mexico City<\/a>. If you already know you need extensive treatment, find out how to organize a <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/plan-de-tratamiento-dental-por-etapas-en-cdmx-como-pagar-y-avanzar-sin-sorpresas\/\">phased dental treatment plan<\/a>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-357856d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"357856d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How much radiation is involved in a digital panoramic X-ray?<\/h2><p>The radiation dose from a panoramic dental X-ray is usually low, but it can vary depending on the equipment, the settings, the patient\u2019s age, and the clinical purpose of the exam. Therefore, the proper approach is not to take X-rays routinely, but to order them when they help answer a diagnostic question or plan treatment. <\/p><p>At La Cl\u00ednica Dental, an X-ray is ordered when it provides useful information for your case: for example, to evaluate wisdom teeth, analyze bone loss, plan orthodontic treatment, check on implants, or design a dental restoration. If you have a confirmed pregnancy or suspect you might be pregnant, have relevant medical history, or have had recent tests, please let us know before the procedure so the clinical team can determine the appropriate protocol. <\/p><h2>Panoramic vs. Periapical: The Complete Map vs. the Magnifying Glass <\/h2><p>If the panoramic radiograph is the complete map of your mouth, the smaller radiographs, called periapical or bitewing, are the magnifying glass. While the panoramic offers a <strong>dental image of the entire mouth<\/strong> to assess the general structure, the periapical focuses on a tiny area with extraordinary sharpness. <\/p><p>Surely you remember them: they are those small plates that you hold with your teeth inside your mouth for a few seconds. Its superpower is detail. They are irreplaceable for an accurate <strong>dental diagnosis<\/strong> of problems such as a cavity between two teeth or to examine the tip of the root of a tooth that causes pain. The panoramic tells you <em>where<\/em> to look, and the periapical shows you <em>exactly<\/em> what is happening there.   <\/p><p>Therefore, it is not a competition of <strong>panoramic vs. periapical radiograph<\/strong>, but a teamwork. Your dentist uses the map to orient themselves and the magnifying glass to investigate. But when the problem is more complex and you need to see the depth and volume, the technology offers a three-dimensional view.  <\/p><h2>When a 3D View is Needed: A Brief Look at CBCT Tomography<\/h2><p>Sometimes, a flat map is not enough. To place a dental implant, the dentist needs to know how thick and dense the available bone is. A 2D image is like a photo of a wall: it shows the height and width, but not its thickness. For that, a third dimension is needed.   <\/p><p>For these cases, there is <strong>cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)<\/strong>. Although the name sounds imposing, its function is simple: it is a 3D scanner for the mouth. The machine rotates around you capturing hundreds of images that a computer combines to create an exact three-dimensional model of your teeth and jaw. It is the quintessential tool for <strong>dental implant preparation<\/strong>.   <\/p><p>With this 3D model, the specialist can virtually navigate through your anatomy, measure spaces with millimeter precision, dodge nerves, and ensure that the implant will have perfect support. It is also essential for an <strong>evaluation of the temporomandibular joint<\/strong> in complex cases. It is not a routine study, but when maximum precision is necessary, this technology guarantees the safety and success of the treatment.  <\/p><h2>What You Should Know About the Price of a Dental Panoramic Radiograph?<\/h2><p>When talking about medical tests, it is logical to think about the cost. The <strong>price of a dental panoramic radiograph<\/strong> may vary, but it is crucial to understand it not as an expense, but as an <strong>investment in dental health<\/strong>. This image is the basis on which your dentist will build an accurate diagnosis. Without it, it is like asking an architect to design a house without knowing the land.   <\/p><p>The true value of the panoramic is its ability to detect hidden problems before they worsen. Identifying a poorly positioned wisdom tooth in time can avoid emergency surgery, and seeing the arrangement of all the roots is essential for a successful orthodontic treatment. Therefore, the <strong>cost of orthopantomography<\/strong> saves you money and complications in the long term.  <\/p><p>In addition, in many cases this study is already part of a comprehensive plan for orthodontics, implants, or wisdom teeth extraction. Often, the price is included in the total treatment budget, not as an additional surprise. <\/p><h2>What should a patient know before having a panoramic X-ray?<\/h2><p>Digital panoramic X-rays are quick, non-invasive, and painless. Their use should be based on a specific clinical need: evaluating wisdom teeth, assessing bone loss, planning orthodontic treatment, evaluating implants, or studying a case of oral rehabilitation. <\/p><p>Exposure is usually low, but it can vary depending on the equipment, settings, and protocol used. Therefore, the proper approach is to perform the test only when it provides useful information for diagnosing, planning, or monitoring treatment. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-541b870 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"541b870\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"5530\" data-end=\"5611\">In which treatments are digital panoramics especially useful?<\/h2><p data-start=\"5613\" data-end=\"5675\"><strong data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5650\">Digital panoramic X-rays<\/strong> are very useful in:<\/p><ul data-start=\"5677\" data-end=\"6153\"><li data-start=\"5677\" data-end=\"5787\"><p data-start=\"5679\" data-end=\"5787\"><strong data-start=\"5679\" data-end=\"5693\">Orthodontics<\/strong>: evaluation of roots, tooth eruption, absence or excess of teeth, wisdom teeth.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5788\" data-end=\"5903\"><p data-start=\"5790\" data-end=\"5903\"><strong data-start=\"5790\" data-end=\"5812\">Dental implants<\/strong> (as a first approximation): to see spaces, approximate bone height, missing teeth.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5904\" data-end=\"5964\"><p data-start=\"5906\" data-end=\"5964\"><strong data-start=\"5906\" data-end=\"5923\">Oral surgery<\/strong>: wisdom teeth, cysts, lesions.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5965\" data-end=\"6061\"><p data-start=\"5967\" data-end=\"6061\"><strong data-start=\"5967\" data-end=\"5986\">Pediatric dentistry<\/strong>: monitoring dental replacement, retained or supernumerary teeth.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6062\" data-end=\"6153\"><p data-start=\"6064\" data-end=\"6153\"><strong data-start=\"6064\" data-end=\"6093\">Rehabilitation and prosthetics<\/strong>: global vision of dental remnants and bone structures.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"6155\" data-end=\"6306\">In many cases, the digital panoramic is complemented with other studies (periapical radiographs, CBCT\/3D tomography) depending on the complexity of the case.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"6313\" data-end=\"6367\">Are panoramic X-rays always necessary?<\/h2><p data-start=\"6369\" data-end=\"6428\">Not always. Its use must be <strong data-start=\"6399\" data-end=\"6427\">clinically justified<\/strong>: <\/p><ul data-start=\"6430\" data-end=\"6658\"><li data-start=\"6430\" data-end=\"6517\"><p data-start=\"6432\" data-end=\"6517\">In routine low-risk check-ups, intraoral radiographs may be sufficient.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6518\" data-end=\"6658\"><p data-start=\"6520\" data-end=\"6658\">In orthodontics, third molar surgery, implant planning, or comprehensive evaluation, the panoramic is very useful as a base study.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"6660\" data-end=\"6804\">A good criterion is: <strong data-start=\"6681\" data-end=\"6803\">\u201cThe radiograph that is taken must provide relevant information for the diagnosis or treatment planning\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"6811\" data-end=\"6858\">What you can ask at your dental clinic<\/h2><p data-start=\"6860\" data-end=\"6917\">If you are concerned about the issue of radiographs, you can ask:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6919\" data-end=\"7169\"><li data-start=\"6919\" data-end=\"6973\"><p data-start=\"6921\" data-end=\"6973\">Is the equipment they use <strong data-start=\"6944\" data-end=\"6955\">digital<\/strong> or conventional?<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6974\" data-end=\"7032\"><p data-start=\"6976\" data-end=\"7032\">Why do they need the panoramic in your specific case?<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"7033\" data-end=\"7090\"><p data-start=\"7035\" data-end=\"7090\">What other complementary studies might they require?<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"7091\" data-end=\"7169\"><p data-start=\"7093\" data-end=\"7169\">How do they store your radiographs and can you receive them in digital format?<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"7171\" data-end=\"7269\">This not only reassures you, but allows you to get more involved in the care of your oral health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a8a410 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a8a410\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1991c2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1991c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Panoramic X-Rays<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a998ba1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a998ba1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:800,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1770\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1770\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are digital panoramic X-rays? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1770\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7a8ced e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7a8ced\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1770\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95d18dd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"95d18dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b89f4db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b89f4db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These are 2D dental X-rays that show the teeth, jaws, joints, and bone structures in a single image. They help detect problems that are not always visible during a clinical examination. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1771\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1771\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is a panoramic dental X-ray used for? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1771\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-545ab06 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"545ab06\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1771\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5493c23 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5493c23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d314fdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d314fdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is used to evaluate wisdom teeth, bone loss, impacted teeth, missing teeth, roots, visible bone lesions, orthodontic planning, implants, and oral rehabilitation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1772\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1772\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does it hurt to have a panoramic radiograph? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1772\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2d20a5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d2d20a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1772\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b22414a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b22414a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-254fea7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"254fea7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. It&#8217;s a quick, non-invasive, and painless test. The patient stands or sits while the equipment rotates around their head for a few seconds.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1773\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1773\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does it take to get a digital panoramic radiograph? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1773\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbaaf4a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cbaaf4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1773\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a65693 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a65693\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbd55a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbd55a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The scan usually takes just a few seconds. Preparing for the scan, positioning the patient, and reviewing the image may take a few minutes in the exam room. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1774\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1774\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does a digital panoramic X-ray expose you to less radiation? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1774\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a1adb7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a1adb7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1774\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-253e11b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"253e11b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af04478 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af04478\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In many digital systems, the radiation exposure may be lower than in analog systems, but it depends on the equipment, configuration, and protocol. The important thing is that the study be clinically justified. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1775\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1775\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When is a panoramic dental X-ray recommended? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1775\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a824ad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a824ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1775\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c5dfa1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c5dfa1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfa429d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfa429d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is indicated when it helps answer a diagnostic question: wisdom teeth, orthodontics, implants, comprehensive checkup, tooth loss, unlocalized pain, or prosthetic planning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1776\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1776\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do I always need to take a panoramic photo on my first date? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1776\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-998a0a9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"998a0a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1776\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f0d909 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f0d909\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-703e52e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"703e52e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not always. The dentist must decide based on your symptoms, medical history, clinical examination, and treatment goals. In some cases, specific intraoral X-rays are sufficient.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1777\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1777\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the difference between a panoramic X-ray and a periapical X-ray? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1777\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bca6f4f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bca6f4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1777\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e31bee7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e31bee7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40044e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40044e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A panoramic X-ray provides an overview of the entire mouth. A periapical X-ray shows a tooth, its root, and the surrounding area in greater detail. They do not compete; they complement each other.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1778\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1778\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the difference between a panoramic X-ray and a 3D CBCT scan? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1778\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce632a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ce632a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1778\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bb659f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0bb659f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75e0767 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75e0767\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The panoramic image is 2D and serves as a general map. The 3D CBCT scan shows bone volume, thickness, and depth, which is why it is used for implants, guided surgery, and complex cases. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1779\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1779\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is a panoramic X-ray useful for planning dental implants? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1779\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-739b3df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"739b3df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1779\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5d376c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f5d376c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ebf763 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ebf763\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, it can serve as an initial assessment to evaluate general spaces and structures. To plan implant placement with precision, it is typically supplemented with 3D CBCT imaging and a specialized clinical evaluation. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-17710\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"11\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-17710\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is a panoramic X-ray useful for orthodontics? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17710\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f93c20e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f93c20e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17710\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16e10d2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16e10d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3cd06d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3cd06d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. It helps assess roots, impacted teeth, missing teeth, wisdom teeth, tooth development, and overall oral health before beginning orthodontic treatment. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-17711\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"12\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-17711\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can it be used on children? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17711\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e557dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e557dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17711\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df33d53 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"df33d53\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2abbff0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2abbff0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It may be indicated in children when the diagnostic benefit justifies it, such as in cases of impacted teeth, eruption abnormalities, or orthodontic evaluation. The protocol should be tailored to the child\u2019s age and clinical needs. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-17712\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"13\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-17712\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I request my X-ray in digital format? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17712\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01d8cad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01d8cad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17712\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68092c4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68092c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c66c17b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c66c17b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. One advantage of digital imaging is that it can be stored, compared with future images, and shared with other specialists or for a second opinion. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-17713\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"14\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-17713\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why does my dentist prefer a digital panoramic radiograph? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17713\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30e5981 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"30e5981\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17713\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e24f10 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e24f10\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e6da4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e6da4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Because it allows you to see your entire mouth in a single image, obtain it instantly, adjust it on the screen, and save it in your digital record. This facilitates the diagnosis, the explanation of your case, and the comparison with future studies. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-17714\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"15\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-17714\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I ask not to have radiographs taken? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17714\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44a003d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"44a003d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17714\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-addda6e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"addda6e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f66cee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f66cee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can express your concerns, but the dentist will explain <strong data-start=\"8443\" data-end=\"8474\">why they consider<\/strong> the X-ray necessary in your case. Without the information it provides, the diagnosis may be incomplete or inaccurate. If you have any questions, ask them what they are looking for with that study and how it will influence your treatment plan.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-17715\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"16\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-17715\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What should I ask before agreeing to a dental X-ray? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17715\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7149fc2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7149fc2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17715\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a82a4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39a82a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f0b820 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f0b820\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ask why it is needed, what clinical decision it will help you make, whether there are any useful prior studies, and whether it needs to be supplemented with a periapical X-ray, 3D CBCT, or an intraoral scan.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-17716\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"17\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-17716\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where can I schedule a digital panoramic X-ray in Mexico City? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17716\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f85e87e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f85e87e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-17716\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13f8246 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13f8246\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3732f3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3732f3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At La Cl\u00ednica Dental, you can schedule an evaluation with a digital diagnosis tailored to your specific case. Request an appointment under <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/contactanos\/\">&#8220;Contact Us<\/a> &#8221; or check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/what-is-included-in-a-360-digital-dental-diagnosis-in-cdmx\/\">360-degree digital dental diagnosis<\/a>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-806cd83 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"806cd83\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-965a129 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"965a129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Digital Dental Diagnostics in Mexico City with a Clear Treatment Plan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a296c56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a296c56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A digital panoramic X-ray shouldn&#8217;t just be an image\u2014it should help you understand what&#8217;s going on in your mouth and what steps you should take. At La Cl\u00ednica Dental, we combine digital imaging, clinical evaluation, and specialist expertise to develop clear treatment plans, especially for cases involving orthodontics, wisdom teeth, implants, prostheses, and oral rehabilitation. <\/p><p>If it&#8217;s been a while since your last checkup, you&#8217;re experiencing pain, you&#8217;re considering implants, or you want to confirm a previous diagnosis, schedule an evaluation. You can also request a <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/digital-dental-second-opinion-in-mexico-city-for-implants-crowns-and-oral-rehabilitation\/\">digital dental second opinion<\/a> before starting an expensive treatment. <\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\">    <div class=\"blue-banner__left-btn aos-init aos-animate lcd-blue-banner-buttons\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"300\">\n        <a href=\"tel:5588547388\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button --big cta-llamar\">\n            <span class=\"icon-phone\">&#9743;<\/span>\n\t\t\t5588547388        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/ff.healthatom.io\/xjcfyq\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button --big cta-agendar\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            \u00a1Agenda tu cita ya!        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <style>\n        .lcd-blue-banner-buttons {\n            display: flex;\n            flex-direction: row;\n            align-items: center;\n\t\t\tjustify-content: center;\n            gap: 20px;\n            flex-wrap: wrap;\n\t\t\tmargin: 30px 0;\n        }\n\t\t.lcd-blue-banner-buttons .button {\t\t\t\n\t\t\tpadding: 0 40px;\t\t\t\n\t\t}\n\t\t@media (max-width:767px) {\n\t\t\t.lcd-blue-banner-buttons {\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\t\t\tflex-direction: column;\n\t\t\t\talign-items: center;\n\t\t\t\tjustify-content: center;\n\t\t\t\tgap: 20px;\n\t\t\t\tflex-wrap: wrap;\n\t\t\t\tmargin: 26px 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t    .lcd-blue-banner-buttons .button {\t\t\t\n\t\t\t  padding: 0 42px;\t\t\t\n\t\t   }\n\t\t}\n    <\/style>\n    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3534e41b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3534e41b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50881f3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50881f3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"709\"><strong>Author:<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px\" data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"709\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/doctor\/dr-rosa-ma-m\/\" rel=\"author\">Dr. Rosa Mar\u00eda Moctezuma Lozano   <\/a><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px\" data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"709\">National Autonomous University of Mexico<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px\" data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"709\">License N\u00b0 1135288<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px\" data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"709\">Last editorial review: June 11, 2026.<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/\">The Dental Clinic<\/a><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63e2cdf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"63e2cdf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital panoramic X-rays allow you to view teeth, jaws, joints, and bone structures in a single, quick, and painless image. At La Cl\u00ednica Dental CDMX, they are used as part of the digital diagnostic process to plan orthodontic treatment, implants, wisdom tooth extraction, oral rehabilitation, and comprehensive treatments with greater precision and lower radiation exposure than many conventional systems. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16142,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[110,100],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10681","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dental-technology","category-dental-treatment"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10681","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10681"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10681\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18170,"href":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10681\/revisions\/18170"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10681"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10681"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10681"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}