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It's the same radiation as in all other x-ray machines. The voltage used is usually around 65kV. Constant current. Only exposure time regulation. Ant the beam shape is round.

(Of course if You ask about intraoral x-ray machines, not pantomography)

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Medical X-rays use X-rays to investigate medical issues.

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