Panoramic dental X-ray in Barranquilla

A panoramic dental X-ray is a radiological image that shows all the teeth and the bone structures of the patient’s face. It is used to diagnose and observe structures and details that remain hidden in a conventional visual exam.

The average cost of a panoramic dental X-ray in Colombia is around $50,000 COP.

A panoramic dental X-ray is a quick, simple, and completely painless procedure.

No special preparation is required for a panoramic dental X-ray, except avoiding the use of metallic accessories on the head and neck such as piercings, earrings, chains, or necklaces, as these may appear in the X-ray and interfere with the diagnosis.

A panoramic dental X-ray shows all the teeth and adjacent tissues such as the jaw, maxilla, nasal cavities, turbinates, and nasal septum, among others.

A panoramic dental X-ray should be performed under the recommendation of a dentist before undergoing a dental procedure that requires it. However, if more than 3 months have passed since your last dental check-up, you may have a control panoramic X-ray taken.

Yes. You must inform the technician that you are pregnant and indicate how many weeks along you are. Since the radiation exposure for a panoramic dental X-ray is limited to the face, you should also make sure the radiology center provides a lead apron to cover your abdomen for maximum safety and protection of the fetus.

You can get a panoramic dental X-ray at Carlos Fernandez de Castro, conveniently located at Mall Plaza Barranquilla.