O P G :- orthopantogram
Dental x-ray
Dental x-ray
such as OPG and lateral cephalometric radiograph are special x-ray of the TM
joint mandible bone and teeth. Taken to given invaluable diagnostic information
to dentist.
What is OPG?
OPG ( orthopantogram)
and lat ceph (lateral cephalometric
radiograph) are special x-ray of the lower face teeth and jaws. An OPG is a
panoramic or wide view x-ray of the lower face, which displays all the teeth of
the upper and lower jaw on single film.
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An OPG can be used to look for
- Fractures
- Dislocated jaw
- Infection
- Dentition (teeth)
- It can also be used for surgical planning
What does show OPG?
It demonstrates the
number, position and growth of all the teeth including those that have not
surfaced or erupted. It is different from the small close up x-ray dentist take
of individual teeth. An OPG also reveal problems with the jawbone the joint
which connects the jawbone to the Head called the temporomandibular joint or
TMJ.
An OPG may be
required for the planning of orthodontic treatment, for assessment of wisdom
teeth or for a general overview of the teeth and the bone which supports the
teeth.
A lateral
cephalometric is a lateral or side view of the face which demonstrates the bone
and facial contours in profile on a single film.
Any preparation before doing OPG ?
No preparation
is required for dental x-ray procedures. Please bring any previous x-rays with Report
on the day of your examination.
Just before the OPG There is no special preparation for an
OPG.
Important to tell your doctor before doing OPG
If you are or may be pregnant.
Procedure
You may be asked
to remove jewellery, eyeglasses, and any metal objects that may obscure the
images. You will be aske to stand with your face resting on a small shelf and
to bite gently on a sterile mouth piece to steady your head. It is important to
stay very still at the same time as the
x-ray is taken. You will not a feel any discomfort during the procedure.
After the OPG
You will be able to go soon after the OPG is finished and
can continue with normal activities.
