How Often Should I Film?
During the 6-month routine check-ups, a new panoramic film should be taken and the teeth and jaws should be examined in detail. In the follow-up process of a treatment performed outside of routine check-ups (for example, after a cyst operation), films should be taken as frequently as the physician deems appropriate.
Is panoramic film alone sufficient for diagnosis?
Panoramic film provides general information about all teeth, lower and upper jaw bones, joints, maxillary sinuses and surrounding bone tissues in a single image and is usually sufficient for diagnosis. However, in necessary cases, periapical films, bite-wing radiographs can be taken from the relevant regions and 3-dimensional tomography examinations can be performed.
Tomography
Tomography is a 3D imaging system that allows the examination of soft tissues, jaw bones and their structures in a way that is closest to reality with low radiation levels. It is used in many areas of dentistry. Here are some examples:
Evaluation of impacted teeth
Evaluation of jaw cysts
Evaluation of jaw tumors
Measuring bone levels and implant surgery
In examining the existing bone structure before bone augmentation procedures
In bone marrow inflammation (osteomyelitis)
In orthognathic surgeries
In surgical guide production
Additional Imaging Methods
In dentistry practice, magnetic resonance (MR) imaging methods are also used in cases of joint disorders.
Recently, in dentistry practice, especially in academic studies, ultrasonographic imaging methods have been used to examine superficial muscular structures and salivary glands.
