An orthopantomogram (OPG), is a great way to achieve panoramic view of the mouth, as well as the teeth and bones of both upper and lower jaws. It is clearly a method preferable to any other alternative, as it allows both dentist and patient to get an easy view of what is going on in the patient’s oral area/health and greatly aids in assessment as well as treatment decisions.
Through a digital dental x-ray conditions like fractures, dislocations, infections, tumours, sinuses, teeth cavities or even a general teeth review are all easily monitored and diagnosed.
Benefits of OPG
Employing this state of the art digital x-ray method has a host of other benefits. There are no chemicals involved in the whole process, and any radiation you might experience is minimal and minor. It is estimated that you will be exposed to roughly 90% less radiation than you would have had, if you settled for traditional x-ray technique.
What is perhaps most important to you, is that the procedure is completely painless and rapidly quick. It requires no preparation beforehand, and the only thing you should keep in mind, is that in cases where the patient is pregnant they should let the dentist know, as fetuses are vulnerable to even these tiny bits of radiation.
