OPG

OPG or Orthopantomogram are special Xrays used in dental imaging, to get a panoramic view of the teeth. Dentists will recommend you to take a OPG before any dental procedures. OPG is also taken to rule out facial bone fractures in trauma patients.

An Orthopantomogram (OPG), also known as an “orthopantogram” or “panorex”, is a panoramic scanning dental X-ray of the upper and lower jaw. It shows a three-dimensional view of a half-circle from ear to ear.

OPGs are used by Dentists to provide information on

• Impacted wisdom teeth.
• Periodontal bone loss.
• Finding the source of dental pain.
• Assessment for the placement of dental implants.
• Orthodontic assessment.