What is a Panoramic X-Ray?
A panoramic X-ray is an X–ray machine that takes a two dimensional image of the entire mouth. It is quicker to take than a traditional dental X-ray and the image is clearer. A dentist can diagnose a range of problems by viewing one image.
How is a Panoramic X-Ray performed?
Patients will be asked to stand or sit against the machine and bites a plastic blade. The machine moves around the skull of the patient to take a comprehensive image of the jaws of the patient.
Is taking a Panoramic X-Ray image painful?
Patients will not experience any pain or discomfort when a panoramic X-ray image is taken.
What does a Panoramic X-Ray show?
Panoramic X-rays show cavities, infections, tumours including bone tumours, cysts, wisdom teeth, jaw lesions, gum lesions, tooth misalignment and fractures.
Are Panoramic X-Rays safe?
Panoramic X-rays are safe and use a very small amount of radiation. The patient is subjected to 40 percent less radiation than a traditional dental X-ray. It helps dentists diagnose problems in a single image. There is no need to take repeated X-rays. This makes it a safe imaging instrument. It is also easy to disinfect a panoramic X-ray machine after each imaging procedure. Panoramic X-ray images should not be taken of pregnant women.
Why do tourists visit Malta?
Malta is a sunny Mediterranean country with a rich history and culture. The Knights of Malta built hospitals and churches in Malta and many of these buildings are beautifully preserved. The Saint John's Cathedral in the country’s capital Valletta is one of the most elaborately decorated churches in the world. Malta has its own local cuisine and restaurants serving international fare. The climate in Malta is mild throughout the year. Malta is well-known for performing arts and hosts arts festivals, music festivals and ballet performances. Malta has large shopping malls and small stores selling souvenirs and local Maltese arts and crafts. Accommodation options include luxury hotels, budget hotels, villas, farm stays, bed and breakfasts and apartments.
Why do International patients visit Malta?
Malta has a history of offering high quality medical services for patients. The Knights of Malta also called the Knights Hospitaller established hospitals in Jerusalem and other parts of Europe, including Malta, to care for the sick and ailing. Today, Malta has well-equipped hospitals and private clinics that offer high quality healthcare services at affordable prices for overseas patients. All staff and doctors speak at Maltese hospitals and clinics English.
Does Malta have international airports?
All Maltese islands are served by the Malta International Airport.
What are the visa requirements for patients travelling for medical treatments to Malta?
There is no specific visa for patients travelling for medical treatments to Malta. Patients can get short stay visas to travel for treatments to Malta. Details on how to obtain a short stay visa to Malta are available at the website: https://identitymalta.com/visa-types-validity/
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