Where is the Trigeminal Nerve in This Panorama X-ray?

[Brause]

This panorama was taken by an oral surgeon prior to an extraction to image the trigeminal nerve. But which line is it? the lower white one?

 

[Dr M]

Trigeminal nerve won't be visible on a panoramic x-ray

 

[Brause]

The oral surgeon claimed he had to take the panoramic X-ray before the extraction of tooth 46 in order to make sure he won't damage the trigeminal nerve...or did I get this wrong and it was another nerve?

 

[Dr M]

He referred to the inferior alveolar nerve. On the x-ray it appears like a road running on both the left and right sides in the bottom jaw.

 

[Kamal_Khan]

In a panorama X-ray, the trigeminal nerve, responsible for facial sensation and motor control, isn't directly visible due to its deep location within the skull. While X-rays offer insights into bone structures, soft tissues like nerves are typically better visualized through MRI or CT scans, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning.