Panoramic X-Rays

A Complete View of Your Smile and Jaw

Panoramic X-rays provide a broad view of your teeth, upper and lower jaws, and surrounding facial structures to help our team evaluate your oral health and plan treatment.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Imaging

See the Bigger Picture of Your Oral Health

A panoramic X-ray captures a broad image of your entire mouth in a single scan. Unlike images that focus on only a few teeth, panoramic imaging allows our team to evaluate the upper and lower dental arches, jawbones, and surrounding structures together. This information can help with diagnosis and treatment planning for wisdom teeth, dental implants, impacted teeth, periodontal concerns, trauma, and other oral conditions.
Why panoramic imaging matters

One Image. A Broader View.

Comprehensive View

See the upper and lower dental arches, jawbones, and surrounding structures in one image.

Support Diagnosis

Panoramic imaging can help identify impacted teeth, structural concerns, infections, and other abnormalities.

Guide Treatment Planning

The images provide valuable information for planning procedures such as dental implants and oral surgery.

Your imaging experience

What to Expect During a Panoramic X-Ray

01

Positioning

You'll be positioned carefully within the panoramic imaging unit.

02

Image Capture

The machine rotates around your head while capturing the structures of your mouth and jaw.

03

Digital Image

The system creates a detailed panoramic image of your oral and facial structures.

04

Evaluation

Your oral surgeon reviews the image to help diagnose concerns and plan appropriate treatment.

When is a panoramic X-ray useful?

A Valuable Tool for Many Types of Oral Care

Panoramic X-rays may be recommended when your oral surgeon needs a broad view of your teeth and jaw.

They can be useful for:

  • Evaluating wisdom teeth
  • Assessing impacted or unerupted teeth
  • Planning dental implant treatment
  • Evaluating jawbone and periodontal concerns
  • Assessing dental or facial trauma
  • Identifying cysts, abscesses, tumors, or other abnormalities
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Why AZ Center for Oral Surgery

Specialized Care. Advanced Technology. Personalized Treatment.

Experienced
Oral Surgeons

Our board-certified oral surgeons have specialized training and experience to provide expert surgical care across a wide range of oral and maxillofacial procedures.

Advanced
Technology

We use modern technology and advanced treatment techniques to help diagnose conditions accurately, plan procedures carefully, and provide precise surgical care.

Personalized
Patient Care

Every patient is different. We take the time to understand your needs, answer your questions, and create a treatment plan tailored to your individual goals.

Panoramic X-Rays FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About
Panoramic X-Rays

A panoramic X-ray captures a broad image of your teeth, jaws, and surrounding facial structures in one scan.

No. The process is non-invasive and generally comfortable.

The image is captured quickly, typically within seconds once you are positioned correctly.

It can help identify impacted teeth, dental and jawbone concerns, periodontal disease, cysts, abscesses, tumors, and other abnormalities.

Yes. Panoramic imaging can provide useful information when evaluating and planning dental implant treatment.

Get a Clearer Picture of Your Oral Health

Whether you’re planning treatment or evaluating a concern, panoramic imaging can provide valuable information about your teeth and jaw. Our team can determine which imaging is appropriate for your needs.