A panoramic reconstruction is a thin, reformatted section of computed tomography (CT) scan data which is parallel to and following the curvature of the alveolar process as seen in the axial view. Data from a panoramic reconstruction scan can be used in dental applications for the diagnosis of disease. It is also commonly used in implant dentistry to provide a detailed image of the maxilla, maxillary sinuses, and the mandible. There are several advantages of the panoramic reconstruction scan which include the ease of identifying opposing landmarks, the convenience and speed of performance, the information provided on vertical bone height, and the ability to evaluate pathologic findings. Despite these advantages, there are a few concerns regarding the use of panoramic reconstruction as well. These include errors caused by improper patient positioning, the fact it does not show bone quality, and spatial relationships between structures can be difficult to identify.