Orthopantomogram (OPG/panoramic)
Definition
A single wide-field radiograph capturing all teeth, both jaws, and the surrounding bone in one image. Produced by a rotating X-ray source and sensor. Useful as an overview but lacks the detail of periapical views.
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- Postmortem Dental Examination and Autopsy ProtocolA single wide-field radiograph capturing all teeth, both jaws, and the surrounding bone in one image. Produced by a rotating X-ray source and sensor. Useful as...