OPG (orthopantomogram)

OPG (orthopantomograph) is a special x-ray of the teeth, jaws and lower face. An OPG provides a panoramic x-ray. OPG uses x-rays to attain the images. These x-rays pass through the teeth and jaw in varying amounts, depending on the type of tissue that they interact with. A digital detector receives the x-rays and converts them into an image instantly.

Please bring the referral from your doctor or orthodontist.

Please provide any x-rays/OPG’s you have had in the past of similar areas.

There is no preparation in advance for an X-ray.

Please notify the radiographer if you might be pregnant.

You will be asked to remove relevant clothing and jewellery from around the area of interest.

Planmeca PROLINE XC dental scanner Is a purpose-built dental X-Ray machine that ensures scientifically proven and anatomically correct imaging geometry for an undistorted dental scan. Planmeca Proline XC provides well-proven panoramic imaging capabilities for clear and accurate images.

OPG images take about 10 minutes to complete.

After your examination, the images from your study will be available on the Medscan Z-tech app. A report written by our radiologists, along with the images will be sent directly to your referring doctor. Medscan will store digital copies of all studies on our secure database for comparison with any future examinations. All images are available online with the Medscan Z-link app