cervical spine – Dr. G's Toothpix

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Case of the week

Case of the week: Normal pantomograph imaging mimicking disease

This week I wanted to show an area on pantomographs that I am frequently asked about. The area I am talking about is the radiolucent area as noted by the yellow areas inferior to the mandibular posterior teeth. This area is typically where an observers eye are drawn due to…

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Radiographic Interpretation

Anatomy on Radiographs: Extraoral Radiographs (Lateral Cephalometric Skull)

This week is extraoral radiographs, specifically the lateral cephalometric skull radiograph. This will be a short and sweet post only going over basic anatomy. I am not covering most of the anatomical landmarks used in orthodontics, but if you would like a post on this, please let me know and…

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Radiographic Interpretation

Anatomy on Radiographs: Pantomographs Part 2

Now onto other structures visible on a pantomograph. Midface The orbital rim (green dots) appears as a thick semi –circular radiopaque band superior to the maxillary sinuses. The pterygomaxillary fissure (blue area) appears as an inverted teardrop shaped radiolucent area with a thin radiopaque border. It is directly lateral to…