Advanced Radiology and Diagnostic imaging services are provided at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy at NABL & NABH-accredited Digital OPG X-ray. Digital Orthopantomogram (OPG) is a type of panoramic dental radiograph that provides dentists with useful information about the health status of the oral cavity, planning of treatment, and dental and jaw disorders.

About X-Ray Digital OPG (Ortho-Pantomogram)

Digital OPG is a special dental X-ray examination that renders a comprehensive dental evaluation of the structures of the mouth and jaws in a single image. It is usually recommended to examine the teeth, jaws, and the surrounding anatomical structures. This test can be helpful in general dental or other dental examinations, orthodontics, and oral surgery. It also helps dentists determine tooth development and whether there is any impacted tooth, irregularity in the jaw, and any additional research or therapy that may be required.

What is X-Ray Digital OPG?

X-ray imaging technique that orbits the head to get a panoramic view showing both jaws and most of the teeth in one shot. Digital OPG is an imaging technology that results in a digital image and may be used by a dentist for a diagnostic assessment and for treatment planning. The examination is relatively rapid, is non-invasive to the patient, and uses a smaller dose of ionizing radiation to the patient than many radiographic examinations.

Common Reasons for Digital OPG X-Ray

• General Dental Assessment: This provides a general overview of teeth and jawbones for regular dental exams.
• Impacted/ unerupted Teeth – It helps confirm the presence of impacted/ unerupted teeth, e.g., wisdom teeth.
• Orthodontic Treatment Planning: Helps determine tooth position, eruption pattern, and the jaw relationships prior to getting braces or other orthodontic treatments.
• Wisdom Tooth Evaluation: Shows positioning of the third molars and the relationship of these molars to other structures.
• Pre-Surgical Assessment: Gives an overview of the teeth and jaws prior to any selected dental or oral surgical procedure.
• Cysts or Other Jaw Lesions: Identifies if there are cysts, a lesion, or other changes in the jaw that may require further evaluation.
• Tooth Development: Helps evaluate tooth development and eruption, including helping to identify tooth development and eruption patterns in children and adolescents when clinically indicated.

Conditions Evaluated

Impacted and Unerupted Teeth

OPG imaging can aid in the detection of teeth that haven't erupted correctly, such as the wisdom teeth. It gives an idea of their location and could assist the dentist in deciding whether or not more testing is necessary.

Dental and Tooth-Root Abnormalities

The overall panoramic image may show a few dental features and can help detect some dental issues, such as suspected root changes, as further areas for investigation.

Jawbone Abnormalities

Digital OPG offers a tremendous amount of views of both the upper and lower jaw bones. It can be helpful in identifying changes in bone structure, suspect lesions, and other bone findings that need further investigation.

Orthodontic Assessment

Scans allow your dental care provider or orthodontist to determine how your teeth are developing, whether any teeth are starting to grow in, the patterns in the teeth, and the general location of your teeth and jaws throughout the treatment planning process.

Wisdom Teeth Position

In most cases, an OPG x-ray can be helpful to determine the direction, growth, and location of wisdom teeth and the space or contact that they have with the rest of their teeth and bones.

Dental Cysts and Lesions

The test may reveal the unexpected discovery of abnormal regions within the jaw that could be cysts or other abnormalities. Characterisation by additional imaging or clinical assessment may be required.

Temporomandibular Joint Regions

The panoramic image includes the general regions of the jaw joints and may show certain bony abnormalities. Dedicated imaging may be necessary when a more detailed assessment of the temporomandibular joints is required.

Pre-Treatment Dental Evaluation

OPG can assist with the treatment planning of certain dental procedures. Further imaging might be required according to clinical need.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is a NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre which provides services in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Pathology. Our diagnostic imaging services are based on having adequate imaging protocols, capturing the images accurately, ensuring the patient's comfort, and being able to report the images accurately. Inform patients what is being done during the procedure to ensure the procedure runs smoothly and efficiently.

Book Your X-Ray Digital OPG (Ortho-Pantomogram)

If you have been referred by your dentist to have an OPG X-Ray, then book your OPG appointment at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Bring a prescription from your dentist and dental reports from all appointments; if possible, bring old dental photos. A panoramic image can assist your dentist in better understanding the state of your teeth and jaws, and assist them in making a further evaluation and/or treatment plan if necessary.