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features Panoramic Anatomy

Maxillofacial anatomy on a panoramic radiograph is difficult. Variation in positioning acts to this complexity. Several structures are superimposed on this radiograph. In addition, the ghost images create another layer of complexity. Since panoramic radiography is a frequent imaging technique in the dental office, every dental student must exert sufficient efforts to understand the anatomy.

Panoramic Anatomy Case 3

Landmark 1: Cervical vertebra

Landmark 2: Inferior border of the zyomatic arch

Landmark 3: Right mental foramen

Landmark 4: Nasal Septum

Landmark 5: Left pterygopalatine fossa

Landmark 6: Inferior alveolar canal

Landmark 7: (the white shadows) Cervical vertebrae