Imaging Sci Dent.  2011 Mar;41(1):1-6. 10.5624/isd.2011.41.1.1.

Assessment of panoramic radiography as a national oral examination tool: review of the literature

• Choi JW

• KMID: 1974392
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5624/isd.2011.41.1.1

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this review is to evaluate the possibility of panoramic radiography as a national oral examination tool.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This report was carried out by review of the literatures.
RESULTS
Panoramic radiography has sufficient diagnostic accuracy in dental caries, periodontal diseases, and other lesions. Also, the effective dose of panoramic radiography is lower than traditional full-mouth periapical radiography.
CONCLUSION
Panoramic radiography will improve the efficacy of dental examination in national oral examination. However, more studies are required to evaluate the benefit, financial cost, and operation time and also to make selection criteria and quality management program.

Keyword

Radiography, Panoramic; Mass Screening; Outcome and Process Assessment; Radiation Dosage

MeSH Terms

Dental Caries
Diagnosis, Oral
Mass Screening
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)
Patient Selection
Periodontal Diseases
Radiation Dosage
Radiography, Panoramic