Get Digital OPG X-Ray from Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, an NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre, and the best Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging Services. This is a special dental imaging examination that encompasses a panoramic view of the teeth and jaws (OPG) and a cephalometric image (CEPH), which aids dentists and orthodontists in determining alignment of the teeth and jaws, orthodontic treatment needs, and facial growth patterns.

About X-Ray Digital OPG CEPH

Digital OPG CEPH is a dental imaging service that can typically be applied when planning and evaluation are needed in oral care, especially in orthodontics. Two complementary perspectives of X-ray images are combined: A standard cephalogram (CEPH), which is an X-ray of the head and face in a standard lateral head perspective, and an orthopantomogram (OPG), which is an X-ray of the teeth and jaws in a panoramic view. In a way, all of these radiographic images help your dentist better evaluate the relationship of your jaw, tooth growth, facial proportions, and skeletal relationships. They can also be useful in some cases, including the diagnosis and examination of any type of bite problem, or to monitor orthodontic treatment when clinically indicated.

What is X-Ray Digital OPG CEPH?

OPG (Orthopantomogram): A dental panoramic radiograph to look at the upper and lower jaws, most of the teeth, and supporting structures. It helps in the analysis of affected dental tissues, development of teeth, anomalies of jaw bone, and other oral abnormalities.

CEPH (Cephalometric X-ray): a type of lateral X-ray of the head to show the relationship of the teeth, jaws, and facial bones. It can be used for orthodontic dimensions/assessment of facial growth and skeletal patterns. 

A thorough evaluation carried out jointly by OPG and CEPH provides complementary information for diagnosis of the tooth and base for orthodontic treatment planning. The exams still use ionizing radiation, and imaging should be considered based on clinical indications.

Common Reasons for X-Ray Digital OPG CEPH

• Orthodontic Treatment Planning: Evaluates malocclusion, relations of the jaws, and skeletal pattern before orthodontic treatment, such as braces.
• Identified impacted/un-erupted teeth: Useful for identifying impacted teeth and unerupted teeth, including wisdom teeth and others that may be relevant for the treatment, on the OPG view.
• Jaw Alignment Evaluation: CEPH image helps evaluate relative positions of the top and bottom jaw.
• Facial Growth Assessment: May help the orthodontist determine a child or adolescent's facial growth pattern and skeletal structure to make an accurate indication.
• Assessment of tooth development and eruption patterns, including unerupted or congenitally missing teeth, when clinically indicated.
• Orthodontic Treatment Monitoring: It may be indicated to monitor changes during or after orthodontic treatment when clinically indicated
• Dental or Jaw Bone Abnormality: The OPG x-ray may reveal dental and/or jaw bone abnormalities that could be a problem and require further evaluation.
• Orthodontic surgical planning: May participate in evaluation before elective orthodontic and orthognathic surgical interventions.

Conditions Evaluated

Dental Alignment and Malocclusion

The OPG and CEPH images provide complementary information about the teeth, jaws, and skeletal relationships. They help in the identification and analysis of frequent bite irregularities and help orthodontists plan treatment.

Jaw Relationships and Skeletal Patterns

The cephalometric image provides the basic “view” of the facial skeleton, and the relative position of the maxilla and mandible can be assessed. The examinations can detect whether an issue with tooth alignment is a problem, or whether the problem is caused by discrepancies between the teeth and the jaws.

Impacted and Unerupted Teeth

Many of the teeth (in the case of impacted wisdom teeth), and where they are located and growing, may be visible in the panoramic OPG image. Many of the teeth, including impacted wisdom teeth, and their location and growth pattern may be visible in the OPG image. This information could be important in a future decision about further assessment and/or treatment.

Tooth Development and Missing Teeth

OPG will provide an overall picture of the development and condition of the teeth. It can be helpful if a tooth is missing, if there are missing or unerupted teeth, or if a tooth is abnormally positioned, which may affect dental/adjustable treatment.

Jawbone and Dental Abnormalities

The panoramic X-ray might show possible bone or tooth problems that may indicate certain signs of lesions or bone resorption. Diagnosis might need to be confirmed by further investigation or imaging tests.

Orthodontic Treatment Planning

The information for choosing and planning orthodontics can be provided by both OPG and CEPH. They may also be used as reference images to compare them to future images, if indicated.

Pre-Surgical Orthodontic Assessment

Some patients attending for correction surgery for the jaw may be undergoing assessment to help plan for an eventual corrective surgery with this type of images. Some patients attending for the correction of their jaw may be undergoing an assessment which helps to make a better plan for a corrective jaw surgery in the future together with some of the above images. May need additional imaging depending on clinical question.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an NABL/NABH Certified Diagnostic centre covering all Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Pathology services. Our diagnostic imaging skills are focused on the development of optimal imaging protocols, superior imaging quality, patient comfort, and reliable reporting. Patients are helped to navigate the examination process in order to achieve a smooth and efficient imaging experience.

Book Your X-Ray Digital OPG CEPH

If your dentist/orthodontist has advised you to have an X-Ray Digital OPG CEPH, please request your appointment at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Bring your prescription or any previous dental X-rays, cephalometric films, or previous reports (if any). The images may give your dentist more information about your teeth, jaws, and relationships between skeletal structures or face and teeth. This might help him or her determine whether more treatment is necessary.