Panoramic Imaging
A single image capturing your entire mouth, jaw, and surrounding structures for comprehensive evaluation.The Big Picture of Your Oral Health
Panoramic imaging gives Dr. Amy Wilson a complete view of your entire mouth, jaws, and surrounding structures in a single image. This wide-angle X-ray is invaluable for treatment planning, screening for hidden conditions, and evaluating the overall health of your jawbones and teeth. At New Image Advanced Dental in Trinidad, CO, panoramic imaging is quick, comfortable, and exposes you to very low levels of radiation.
Unlike standard intraoral X-rays, a panoramic image does not require any sensors to be placed inside your mouth, making it an especially comfortable option for patients with a strong gag reflex or limited mouth opening.
What Panoramic Imaging Reveals
A panoramic X-ray provides a broad view that standard images cannot, making it useful for:
- Planning dental implant placement
- Detecting cysts, tumors, or other abnormalities in the jawbones
- Assessing jaw fractures and TMJ joint anatomy
- Evaluating overall tooth and bone health for orthodontic planning
- Screening for sinus issues that may mimic dental pain
The Imaging Process
You stand in front of the panoramic unit and bite gently on a small positioning guide. The imaging arm rotates around your head in about 15 seconds. The digital image appears on the monitor within moments, ready for Dr. Wilson to review with you.
Panoramic imaging is an important part of comprehensive dental care. Call 719-846-7387 or request an appointment online to schedule your visit. We serve patients from Trinidad, Walsenburg, Raton, and across Southern Colorado.
Frequently Asked Questions About Panoramic Imaging
A panoramic X-ray (also called a panorex) is a single image that captures your entire mouth, including all teeth, upper and lower jaws, sinuses, and temporomandibular joints. The machine rotates around your head to create a comprehensive flat image.
Not at all. You simply stand still while the imaging arm rotates around your head. There is no sensor placed inside your mouth, making it more comfortable than traditional intraoral X-rays, especially for patients with a sensitive gag reflex.
Panoramic images are commonly used for planning implant placement, assessing jaw fractures, screening for cysts or tumors, evaluating orthodontic cases, and providing a big-picture view of your overall dental anatomy.
Most patients need a panoramic image every three to five years, or as needed based on specific clinical situations. Dr. Wilson will recommend one only when it provides diagnostic information that standard X-rays cannot.
See the Full Picture
Panoramic imaging gives us a comprehensive view of your oral health. Request your appointment today.