The Importance of Panoramic Radiography in Comprehensive Dental Evaluation: A Case Report of Mandibular Angle Fracture

Panoramic radiography plays a critical role in comprehensive dental diagnosis by providing a broad overview of the maxillofacial skeleton. In contrast, intraoral radiography, while essential for the diagnosis of dental caries and periapical pathology, offers a limited field of view and may fail to detect extra‑alveolar or skeletal abnormalities [1–3]. This case report describes a 35‑year‑old male who presented with left mandibular pain and swelling. Panoramic imaging revealed a non‑displaced mandibular angle fracture adjacent to tooth #17 that would not have been identified using intraoral radiography alone. Early recognition facilitated appropriate referral and surgical management, underscoring the importance of panoramic radiographs in improving patient safety and clinical outcomes [4–6].

panoramic radiography; mandibular fracture; dental trauma

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