Digital OPG

We have advanced digital imaging at our clinic for full mouth images of teeth and supporting structures.

Our Genoray papaya cust machine uses Korean technology to provide accurate tomographic Cross-Sectional information for Diagnosis, Implant planning & follow-up of implants other than accurate measurement of Dimension of Lesions & Planning of surgical procedures.

An OPG is a panoramic X-ray of the upper and lower jaws, including the teeth. The OPG unit is specifically designed to rotate around the patient’s head during the scan. An OPG will take approximately 20 seconds.

An OPG can be used to look for

• Fractures

• Dislocated jaw

• Infection

• Dentition (teeth)

It can also be used for surgical planning.

Benefits of an OPG

• Painless, fast and easy

• No radiation is left in your body after the OPG is finished

Important to tell your doctor before the OPG

If you are or may be pregnant.

What happens during an OPG?

Medical imaging staff will ask you to sit on a chair or stand for the OPG. It is important that you tell the staff if you have difficulty sitting or standing unassisted. The radiographer may place a protective shield over the parts of your body not being X-rayed, or you may be asked to wear a protective apron.

When you are ready, the radiographer will go behind a screen to start the OPG machine. They will ask you to be still during the OPG. When your OPG is finished you will be asked to wait while the radiographer checks the pictures. The procedure usually takes about 5 minutes including time taken to get ready.

After the OPG

You will be able to go soon after the OPG is finished and can continue with normal activities.