The Whole-Mouth Survey That Answers Big Questions
While small-per-tooth X-rays give detailed close-up views, the panoramic survey image covers everything — all teeth, both jaw bones, the TMJ areas, and sinus boundaries — in a single 10-second rotation. It answers questions nothing smaller could: about wisdom teeth, bone patterns, cysts, and broader structural concerns.
At Tropical Smiles Dental, panoramic imaging typically anchors new comprehensive exams, wisdom tooth reviews, and orthodontic evaluations, complementing our everyday digital imaging and our 3D cone beam for complex cases.
- Full-mouth survey in a single image
- No sensors inside the mouth — biting rest only
- Ideal for wisdom teeth, growth assessment, and jaw evaluation
- Ten to twenty seconds of scanning time
What to Expect
The easiest imaging appointment you will ever have
Stand and Position
You bite a small positioning guide and rest your forehead — stability is everything for a clean image.
One Slow Rotation
The machine rotates once around your head, capturing the entire field in about ten to twenty seconds.
Instant Review
The panoramic appears instantly. We review its details on-screen while the information is fresh and visual.
Why Kailua Kona Benefits From In-Office Imaging
No Referral Required
The image is taken here — no additional appointment at an imaging center on another day.
Everything in Your Chart
Survey images compare across years flawlessly, so change becomes visible rather than erasable.
Ordered for Clinical Reason
We image by indication, not additions — panoramic has genuine uses and genuine limits, and we respect both.