Full Mouth X-Ray (OPG)

O.P.G. (Panoramic dental x-ray) is First step of investigation for diagnosis of your dental problem and key diagnostic tool for assessment/diagnosis/detection for disease of teeth and jaw bone.

What is OPG X-Ray?

An orthopantomogram (OPG) is an advanced type of Full Mouth Dental X-Ray.

An OPG is a panoramic or wide view x-ray, which displays all the teeth of the upper and lower jaw on a single film. It demonstrates the number, position and growth of all the teeth including those that have not yet surfaced or erupted.

OPG X-Ray produces a 2 dimensional view of the maxilla and mandible (upper and lower jaw bone). A specialized x-ray machine is used to produce the images. During an OPG examination, part of the equipment will rotate around the patient’s head while they remain in a still, standing or sitting position.

Uses of OPG X-Ray in Dentistry

OPGs are commonly used during a general dental check up, but can also be conducted to monitor and diagnose:

Teeth & Jaw Bone (General Review)

Fractures of Jaw Bone & Teeth

Infection of Teeth & Jaw Bone

Tumors & other Jaw Bone Diseases

Dislocation

Teeth (Cavities)

Teeth Impaction

Sinuses

Advantages of OPG X-Ray Scan

Dental OPG X RAY Scans are quick, painless, and expose the patient to a minimal amount of low-level radiation, whilst providing invaluable information to Dentists, Orthodontists and alike.

These examination use low dose x-rays, a form of radiation, to produce the required images. For dental x-rays, the dose is equivalent to about one day of background radiation.

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