Pantomography

Pantomography (from the Greek pan - “whole” and tomography) is a type of tomography in which an image of the entire object is obtained, rather than individual sections.

Pantomography, or panoramic tomography, allows you to obtain a three-dimensional image of the organ or body part being examined in one rotation of the detector around the patient. This makes it possible to quickly and with high quality visualize anatomical structures for diagnosis or treatment planning.

Pantomography is widely used in dentistry to study the maxillofacial area, in orthopedics to study bones and joints, as well as in examining the chest, abdominal and pelvic organs.

Modern pantomographs make it possible to obtain high-resolution images with minimal radiation exposure in a short scanning time. This makes pantomography an indispensable diagnostic method in medicine.

Pantomography is one of the methods of x-ray examination, which allows you to obtain a complete picture of the condition of the patient’s internal organs and tissues. It is a comprehensive study that combines data obtained using several projections.

Pantomography is performed using a special device - a pantograph, which can take pictures from different angles. During the examination, the patient lies on a couch, and the radiologist is behind a screen on which all the necessary projections are displayed.

One of the advantages of pantography is the ability to obtain a complete picture of the condition of the patient’s body, which allows more accurately diagnosing diseases and determining their stages of development. In addition, pantography allows you to assess the condition of soft tissues and bones, which can be especially important when planning surgical operations.

However, like any other research method, pantomography has its limitations. For example, it does not provide information about the condition of blood vessels and nerves, and may also be less accurate than computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.

Overall, pantomography is an important diagnostic method that provides a complete picture of the patient's body condition and helps doctors make more informed decisions when treating diseases.