In order to evaluate the pathological condition, the radiographic
image of the normal anatomical structure must be correctly known. The evaluation of
pathological lesions of the head and neck regions involves routine use of radiographs in
the main attempt to determine the nature of the abnormality and / or the pathological
process. In the dental clinic in Brazil, in general, the dental surgeon mainly performs
the intraoral radiographic examinations, since he works in his routine of attendance
with intraoral X-ray equipment. Thus, it has been the protocol of service to request a
panoramic radiography, when the patient first consulted, based on the clinical
examination and the request for care. This is very important so that the professional can
arrive at a differential diagnosis as close as possible. The reality is that we will not
always have the pathognomonic signs of the pathologies (main characteristics of the
lesion).
Keywords: Dental anomalies, Maxillo-mandibular complex, Panoramic
radiography.
