Panoramic X-ray
A panoramic X-ray captures every tooth, both jaws, and the TMJs in one wide-field image. Learn how it works, what it detects, and when it’s used.
Comprehensive A–Z dental terminology covering anatomy, procedures, conditions, equipment, imaging, insurance, and practice operations.
A panoramic X-ray captures every tooth, both jaws, and the TMJs in one wide-field image. Learn how it works, what it detects, and when it’s used.
An oral exam is a systematic dental assessment of your teeth, gums, and oral tissues — essential for early disease detection and preventive care planning.
An electronic dental chart digitizes patient tooth records, capturing periodontal data, restorations, and diagnostics for faster, more accurate care.
The Electric Pulp Test (EPT) assesses pulp vitality using electrical stimulation, guiding root canal decisions. Learn how clinicians use it in diagnosis.
An interocclusal record captures the precise bite relationship between upper and lower teeth, guiding accurate prosthetic fabrication and occlusal analysis.
Extraoral photography captures facial and profile images outside the mouth, supporting orthodontic planning, smile design, and complete dental records.
Digital patient records integrate dental radiographs, periodontal data, and clinical notes in one secure system, improving diagnosis and care coordination.
Occlusal analysis evaluates how teeth contact during biting to detect imbalances, malocclusion, and TMJ dysfunction before they cause irreversible damage.
Intraoral photography uses chairside cameras to capture detailed images inside the mouth, improving diagnosis, patient communication, and treatment documentation.
Intraoral radiographs are dental X-rays taken with the sensor inside the mouth, revealing caries, bone loss, and root pathology in precise detail.