ghost image mapping of palatal bone of maxilla and nasal cavity in panoramic view using cranex d digital machine

introdouction: the mapping of ghost images of the maxilla and the nasal cavity, which are complex structures, is very important. the position of objects that create a ghost image can differ when using various devices. the purpose of this investigation was to study the mapping of ghost images of the maxilla and the nasal cavity using a cranex d digital panoramic machine. materials and methods: the mapping of ghost images of the maxilla and the nasal cavity, which are complex structures, is very important. the position of objects that create a ghost image can differ when using various devices. the purpose of this investigation was to study the mapping of ghost images of the maxilla and the nasal cavity using a cranex d digital panoramic machine. results: when the lead ball was located in the posterior third of the septum in the anterior-posterior direction and in the middle third above the base of the septum, a ghost image was detected in panoramic view. if the ball was placed in the posterior nasal spine, the image of the object appeared extremely elongated in a horizontal direction. the same was seen when the ball was located in the posterior third of the septum in the anterior- posterior direction and near the base of the septum. conclusion: this in vitro study examining ghost image mapping of the maxilla and the nasal cavity, using a cranex d machine, revealed that the ghost envelope was limited. digital panoramic device manufacturers have attempted to reduce ghost images, and this has now been achieved with this particular digital machine.