OPG or Orthopantomogram is dental X-ray which gives panoramic view of the upper and lower jaws including the teeth.
OPG
Diagnosis by an OPG
- To make a general review of the teeth
- To check for cavities
- To check for teeth impaction
- To detect fractures
- To check for dislocation of jaws
- To detect infections
- To detect tumours
- To monitor sinuses