Panoramic Radiographs are extraoral radiographs that show both the mandible and maxilla in their entirety and can show emerging teeth, impacted teeth, TMJ and tumors.

• A. Intraoral radiographs that focus on a single tooth
• B. Radiographs that show the occlusal surfaces of the teeth only
• C. Extraoral radiographs that show both the mandible and maxilla in their entirety. Can show emerging teeth, impacted teeth, TMJ and tumors
• D. A lateral skull radiograph used for growth assessment

Answer: (C)

Panoramic radiography provides a broad, single-image view of both the upper and lower jaws using an extraoral technique. This wide field lets you see the development and eruption of teeth, detect impacted teeth, inspect the temporomandibular joints, and screen for tumors or other jaw pathologies. Intraoral radiographs, by contrast, image only a small region or a single tooth and are used for detailed dental work. Occlusal radiographs focus on specific surfaces but still cover a limited area. A lateral skull radiograph (cephalometric) gives a side view of the skull for growth and facial analysis, not a full dental-arch survey. The description matches panoramic radiography because of its ability to show both jaws in their entirety and highlight teeth eruption, impaction, TMJ, and tumors.