Digital X-Rays & OPG
A single panoramic scan that shows your dentist your entire jaw, teeth, sinuses and joints in one clear image.
What Is OPG Digital X-Ray?
An OPG (orthopantomogram) is a single panoramic X-ray that captures your entire upper and lower jaw, all your teeth, the roots, the jaw joints and the sinuses in one image — giving your dentist a complete diagnostic picture that individual X-rays can’t provide.
We use OPG imaging routinely to plan wisdom tooth extraction, implants, orthodontic treatment and full mouth rehabilitation, alongside targeted IOPA (periapical) X-rays for single-tooth detail.
- Captures the entire jaw and all teeth in a single scan
- Essential for planning implants, wisdom teeth and orthodontics
- Low radiation dose compared to repeated single X-rays
- Digital imaging available for immediate review
- Non-invasive, quick, and comfortable
Signs You May Need Digital X-Rays & OPG
- Wisdom tooth assessment before extraction
- Implant or orthodontic treatment planning
- A comprehensive check-up wanting a full jaw overview
- Investigating jaw pain, cysts or unexplained swelling
Not sure if this applies to you? A short consultation will confirm — there’s no obligation to proceed.
What Happens, Step by Step
Positioning
You'll stand or sit with your chin on a support, biting gently on a positioning guide.
Protective Shielding
A lead apron protects the rest of your body during the brief scan.
Panoramic Capture
The machine rotates around your head, capturing the full jaw in a single continuous image.
Digital Review
The image is available for review within moments, directly on-screen with your dentist.
Treatment Planning
Findings are used immediately to plan or confirm your recommended treatment.
Common Questions About Digital X-Rays & OPG
Yes — digital panoramic X-rays use a very low radiation dose, and a lead apron provides
additional protection during the scan.
A standard IOPA X-ray captures one or two teeth in detail; an OPG captures your entire jaw, all teeth, and the jaw joints in a single wide image — better for overall planning.
No — it's typically taken for specific planning needs (implants, wisdom teeth, orthodontics) or periodically as part of a comprehensive review, not at every routine check-up.
Yes, when clinically needed — for example to assess permanent tooth development — using the same low-dose, shielded protocol.
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