A Panoramic X-ray presents a comprehensive image, displaying the patient’s maxillary and mandibular oral facial structures across a flat surface. This is an essential diagnostic tool in dentistry, providing valuable insight for treatment planning, particularly in the realm of dental surgery. Panoramic X-rays, however, should only be conducted in specialized diagnostic centers that possess the necessary expertise and sophisticated equipment to produce high-precision results.

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a groundbreaking diagnostic tool in dentistry. Similar in procedure to a panoramic X-ray, CBCT uses a cone-shaped X-ray beam to capture images, marking a significant advancement in diagnostic precision and a marked reduction in radiation exposure compared to conventional CT scans.

The complete series of intraoral X-rays, known as Full Mouth, is a dental radiological examination that is becoming increasingly popular, as it can visualize each tooth separately, without the co-projection of anatomical structures, as is the case with a panoramic X-ray.

The periapical X-ray is a commonly utilized intraoral imaging tool, which gives dentists a precise view into the state of hard dental tissues such as teeth and bones that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Given its high diagnostic value, it serves as a crucial tool in a dentist's everyday practice.

Named after the small tab on the intraoral phosphor plates that the patient bites on, resembling aircraft wings, Bitewings is a common and popular dental X-ray.

Cephalometric radiography is a specialized technique for radiographing the craniofacial complex. From the lateral and anterior positions, it produces an image of the entire head and most of the cervical spine. Orthodontists commonly use it to study the relation of the maxilla and mandible and the relation of the skull with them.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is where the lower jaw joins the rest of the skull. The mandible is the only bone in the human body that has two joints that work as one. There are two joints, one on each side. Various factors such as trauma, diseases of the joint, and chronic systemic diseases can cause pain and bone abnormalities. As a result, xrays are recommended for diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning for patients suffering from disorders in these joints.

Occlusal X-ray is an intraoral X-ray that utilizes a phosphor plate, which is placed inside the patient's mouth and retained with their teeth.