A Disadvantage of Panoramic Dental Imaging When Contrasted with Intraoral

question 11

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of panoramic dental imaging when contrasted with intraoral dental imaging is

• A)panoramic imaging results in higher exposure to the patient than intraoral imaging.
• B)fewer anatomic structures can be viewed on a panoramic image than on a complete intraoral imaging series.
• C)the images seen on a panoramic image are not as sharp as those on intraoral images because of the intensifying screens.
• D)the exposure of a panoramic image is readily accepted by the patient because there is no discomfort involved.

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