Abstract
Background: Panoramic radiography is widely used as a diagnostic tool before oral surgeries and can be considered the foremost follow-up image after. It provides a broad observation of the maxillomandibular complex at a lower cost and radiation dose. But cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) examination, after panoramic radiograph evaluation, can produce a change in the diagnostic thinking of maxillofacial surgeons leading to alterations in treatment plans. Objective: We aim to report a case with incidentally discovered radiographic findings where diagnostic changes were caused by switching from panoramic to CBCT imaging. Conclusion: Radiographic assessment of the position and angulation of screws by panoramic x-ray should be approached with extreme caution. The image of choice is CBCT if nerve injury is suspected.
Highlights
Panoramic radiography is widely used as a diagnostic tool before oral surgeries and can be considered the foremost follow-up image after
Radiographic assessment of the position and angulation of screws by panoramic x-ray should be approached with extreme caution
Panoramic radiography is widely used as a diagnostic tool while developing treatment plans before oral surgeries and is still considered the foremost follow-up image
Summary
Panoramic radiography is widely used as a diagnostic tool before oral surgeries and can be considered the foremost follow-up image after. Conclusion: Radiographic assessment of the position and angulation of screws by panoramic x-ray should be approached with extreme caution. Panoramic radiography is widely used as a diagnostic tool while developing treatment plans before oral surgeries and is still considered the foremost follow-up image.
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