A dental X-ray is not just a formality. It is the most fundamental diagnostic tool in modern dentistry. What the eye cannot see through the gum, what clinical probing cannot measure precisely, radiology reveals: bone density, root position, presence of cysts, condition of the maxillary sinuses, relationship of implants with nerve structures.
Clinique Dentaire Longchamp in Casablanca is equipped with a complete digital dental radiology unit, including digital panoramic and cone beam CT scanner (3D CBCT). This level of equipment is not a luxury: it is the condition for accurate diagnosis and reliable treatment planning.
This guide explains the different types of dental X-rays, what they allow you to see, and why they are indispensable in certain clinical contexts.
The panoramic X-ray (orthopantomogram) is the overall image of your entire dentition, both jaws, and surrounding structures (sinuses, joints, skull base). It is taken in a few seconds by a machine that rotates around the head without introducing anything into the mouth.
It detects cavities between teeth not visible clinically, evaluates root length and position, locates impacted teeth (wisdom teeth, canines), visualizes general bone condition, and detects anomalies such as cysts, granulomas, or tumors at an early stage.
This is the basic examination of any serious dental assessment. A clinic that does not have digital panoramic equipment in 2026 raises questions about the quality of its diagnostics.
Cone beam is a 3D scanning technology specifically developed for dentistry. In a few seconds, it produces a three-dimensional reconstruction of the jaw with precision in the order of a tenth of a millimeter and a radiation dose significantly lower than a standard medical scanner.
For implant planning, it is indispensable. It allows precise measurement of available bone volume, identification of the exact position of the inferior alveolar nerve (whose accidental injury is the most serious complication in implant surgery), evaluation of bone density, and virtual planning of each implant position before the procedure.
At Clinique Dentaire Longchamp, cone beam is systematically used for all implant cases, all complex oral surgery, and all orthodontic or periodontal cases requiring three-dimensional bone assessment.
An accurate diagnosis is the prerequisite for a successful treatment. If your current dentist works without advanced digital radiology, you are taking a risk you do not need to take.
Clinique Dentaire Longchamp has the complete radiological technical platform necessary for precision diagnosis. Consult us for a comprehensive assessment.
