Chapter 25: Panoramic Imaging
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module chapter, you will be able to:
25.1
- Define the key terms associated with panoramic imaging.
- Describe the purpose and uses of panoramic imaging.
- Describe the fundamentals of panoramic imaging.
- Describe the equipment used in panoramic imaging.
- Describe patient preparation, equipment preparation, and patient positioning procedures needed before exposing a panoramic projection.
25.2
- Describe a diagnostic panoramic image.
- Identify the patient preparation and patient positioning errors seen on panoramic images, discuss the causes of these errors, and describe the necessary measures needed to correct such errors.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of panoramic imaging.
