Professor Yrjo Paatero, in 1961, first introduced the Orthopantomography (OPG) [1]. It has been extensively used in dentistry for analysing the number and type of teeth present, caries, impacted teeth, root resorption, ankylosis, shape of the condyles [2], temporomandibular joints, sinuses, fractures, cysts, tumours and alveolar bone level [3,4]. Panoramic radiography is advised to all patients...

INTRODUCTION We analyzed the etiopathogenetic, clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic aspects of keratocystic odontogenic tumors, particularly in association with dental anomalies of number, with the aim of providing useful information for their correct diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis within a multidisciplinary approach. CASE PRESENTATION A 14-year-old Caucasian girl presented for ob...

Background: The anatomic position and proven radiosensitivity of the thyroid make it an organ of concern in dental X-ray examinations. A National Radiation Protection Department (NRPD)-sponsored pilot study carried out in the Dental Radiology Department of RUMS., to assess if the radiation dose in panoramic radiographies could be reduced without significant impairment of the subjective image qu...

orthopantomography is a well-established imaging technique in dental diagnosis. although its exposure to individuals is relatively low compared to other diagnostic radiology examinations, it is still the most frequent x-ray examination. so it is important to estimate absorbed dose to critical organs in this examination. the present study was designed to determine the radiation doses to eyes, pa...

The incidence of condylar fractures is high and the condylar fractures can be seen different types. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), conventional radiographic techniques such as orthopantomography (OPG) can be used in diagnosis of the fracture. CBCT is relatively a new imaging modality and uses commonly in dental implantology. In our study, it is aimed to present detailed the imaging of co...

background: the anatomic position and proven radiosensitivity of the thyroid make it an organ of concern in dental x-ray examinations. a national radiation protection department (nrpd)-sponsored pilot study carried out in the dental radiology department of rums., to assess if the radiation dose in panoramic radiographies could be reduced without significant impairment of the subjective image qu...