How to read a panoramic dental x ray

In this video Dr. Rich explains what is shown in a panoramic dental x-ray. He talks about the upper and lower jaws and what can be seen on the x-ray.
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[vtorchas]

Their x-ray is so perfect! My teeth are just everywhere

[mrsNetty]

Had one today. You could see filling and landmarks like mandibular canal

[dr.muhammadyounis]

Nice presentation. Would you highlight the white limes in the upper jaw especially above and behind the sinuses

[mademuriani]

Is it type teeth in the vidio are normal? Cause i have the same result of rontgen, but i got little bit confused, when i see it in google, average people have curved on them rontgen/teeth, is it cause of genetic?

[eulerzinn]

nice presentation, i from brazil, i dont understand very well the how pronunce of english, but studying enough for a long time, i learn, EUA have a good apresentation, good classroom

[erikaquatsch]

Dr Rich, can the entire thyroid be shielded effectively without impairing the visualization of the mandible's health? I thank you in advance.

[powerstuffup]

Dr. Is mental nerve in danger from a infection to a premolar infection?

[lichas]

Can this xray read and intefections or cavitations & in the

[madj]

Whats the color of the root abcess doc? I see a big black spot on my one of my front root tips..

[mnlets]

Wish you could look at the xray over got causing me loads of stress

[LILC]

Just curious what this type of x-Ray would be used for? I had one of these quite a long time ago for braces.

[laaiqaha]

Hi Dr, I went for a filling for the 26 3 months ago. Went in for a checkup today as I’m experiencing sensitivity in my teeth and especially the 26 (I have braces & clench my teeth at night). The dentist took an X-ray and said it’s inflammation, no infection or abscess. Can this 100% be the case despite the tooth sensitivity and slight pain?

[pashagaming]

Hi doctor! I have cross bite in canine. There is no gap to rotate it. What should I do for that to produce gap and rotate it.

[vanesslifeygo]

Aren't the TMJs here lacking of joint space? And isn't it a problem that their condyles are flattened instead of round/ball-like? But you called the console pointy and said the joint is alright

[tanxart]

i got my x ray done few weeks back nd in one of my tooth it showed a cavity( on the inner side) i told my dentist about It, and then we had a separate x ray for that tooth, but that x ray showed no cavity? dentist told it might be a false call or something? is it possible???

[desiamares]

I have an infected molar #30 that’s dark grey in between the roots and on the bottom of the root (from what I understand that is an abscess or infection) but around that is pretty white (dense?) compared to the gray area on left side of my jaw pano x-ray, what could that mean? Thank you for your help.

[vchwelw.]

Hi Dr why didn’t you further pursue as dental specialist? I’ve always wanted to know why some stay as general dentist for years? Would love to hear from your perspectives

[belbahadurrai]

Is it dangerous in future to do dental bridge in 16years old please sir reply ❤️

[laurenclark]

I wish I could get your help. I'm still hurting so bad!

[laurenclark]

How can you tell if dentures were cheaply made ? Mine are rough and taste awful no matter what. Burning sides of tongue.