Orthopantomography

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-vii

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2. Technique and Normal Anatomy

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Hints of Technique and Methodology

      • Ignazio Pandolfo, Silvio Mazziotti

      Pages 3-26

   3. Normal Anatomy

      • Ignazio Pandolfo, Silvio Mazziotti

      Pages 27-50

3. Elementary Radiographical Semeiotics and Pathological Terminology

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 51-51

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   2. Alterations of Number, Orientation, Seat, Morphology, Width and Structure of the Dental Element

      • Ignazio Pandolfo, Silvio Mazziotti

      Pages 53-78

   3. Caries

      • Ignazio Pandolfo, Silvio Mazziotti

      Pages 79-98

   4. Periapical Lesions

      • Ignazio Pandolfo, Silvio Mazziotti

      Pages 99-120

   5. The Periodontal Disease

      • Ignazio Pandolfo, Silvio Mazziotti

      Pages 121-138

   6. Cystic Lesions and Maxillary Tumours

      • Ignazio Pandolfo, Silvio Mazziotti

      Pages 139-164

   7. OPT in Post-treatment Evaluation

      • Ignazio Pandolfo, Silvio Mazziotti

      Pages 165-198

4. Back Matter

   Pages 199-202

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Although orthopantomography (OPT) is a very frequently employed radiological examination, even the expert radiologist can encounter difficulty in reporting the findings owing to the specific terminology, the nature of the diagnostic queries, and the need to describe precisely the clinical implications for the dentist. Additionally, artifacts are a frequent occurrence, and many radiologists and dentists are unfamiliar with their causes and solutions. Methodological inaccuracies during the execution of OPTs also have important clinical implications. For all of these reasons, this richly illustrated monograph on OPT sets out to describe in detail diverse technical and methodological aspects of the examination, from image acquisition through to artifact generation due to lack of experience or malfunctioning. Possible solutions are suggested for all of the most common diagnostic and methodological problems. Emphasis is placed on appropriate terminology and guidance offered on the interpretation of findings in a range of conditions, including the most common odontological problems. This book will be of great value to the radiologist in routine interpretation and reporting of OPTs.​  

• Dental radiology
• Dentistry
• Diagnostic radiology
• Orthopantomography
• Radiographic technique

• Department of Radiological Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy

  Ignazio Pandolfo

• Messina, Italy

  Silvio Mazziotti

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