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Which statement describes the Panorex machine?

It is a handheld unit

It is a device used to obtain a panoramic view of the upper and lower jaw

Panoramic imaging is about capturing the entire dental arches in one exposure. The Panorex machine uses a rotating X-ray source and receptor around the patient’s head to produce a single wide image of both the upper and lower jaws. This is different from bitewing imaging, which focuses on small interproximal areas and crowns. It isn’t a handheld unit; Panorex systems are fixed in a stand or frame with the patient positioned to keep the jaws centered for a clear panoramic view.

It is used for bitewing imaging

It is fixed to the wall