High Definition OPG

An OPG ( Panoramic Imaging) is a technique for producing a single image of the facial structures that includes both the upper and lower jaw and their supporting joints along with the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ).

About OPG

OPG is often used as the initial screening tool.

OPG is most useful clinically for diagnostic problems requiring broad coverage of the jaws.

OPG may be requested for extensive dental diseases, wisdom teeth assessment, teeth and bone overview, osseous diseases, suspected large lesions, tooth development and eruption, retained teeth or root tips, and TMJ pain.

OPG is also useful for patients who do not tolerate intraoral procedures well.

J Morita’s Veraview X 800 produces OPGs with consistent image quality with uniform focus and the area of interest clearly observable

For children’s smaller jaws, the range of exposure is more narrow to reduce X ray dose.

Modifications of OPG

Partial OPG

If a complete panoramic image (OPG) is not needed, a panoramic of only a specified region can be taken. By excluding parts of the dental arch, X-Ray dose is reduced.

Bite-Wing Exposure

This exposure is useful for prosthetics and diagnosis of mild periodontitis or caries in the proximal spaces of premolars and molars.

Procedure

Here are the procedures for OPG

Removal

For scanning purposes, you will be asked to remove jewelry, eyeglasses, and any metallic object that may obscure the images.

Stand Erect

You have to stand erect with the teeth engaged in the sterile bite block and face resting on a small shelf. There is a forehead support to prevent patient movement.

X-Ray

During the time of shooting the X-Ray, it is important for one to stay still. Any patient movement during the scanning will result in errors in the X-Ray. During this whole procedure, no discomfort is felt.