Will tomosynthesis enable panoramic bitewings?

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Standard panoramic image from a PC-1000 system using a CdTe sensor from Ajat, self-corrected with tomosynthesis software. Images courtesy of Dr. Robert Langlais.

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Although the front teeth are distorted, the back teeth are no longer crossed. By manually positioning the patient in the system, the contacts are now open.

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The tomosynthesis software then autocorrected the image to bring the front teeth into focus.

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