SARADHA SCAN CENTER

Tiruvannamalai Raod , Gingee

About the Examination

OPG (Orthopantomogram) and Cephalogram are types of dental x-rays. An OPG produces a panoramic view of the jaw whilst a cephalogram is an x-ray of the facial structures. A lateral cephalogram produces a side profile image of the face, jaws and soft tissues to assess the relation of the teeth to the jaws, the jaws to the skull, and the relation of the soft tissues to the teeth and jaws.

What equipment is used during an OPG examination?

A specialised 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.

What conditions can be diagnosed by a dental x-ray?

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

• • Teeth (general review)
• • Teeth (cavities)
• • Teeth impaction
• • Fractures
• • Dislocation
• • Infection
• • Tumours
• • Sinuses