A diagnostic OPG (Orthopantomagram) is a dental X-ray of the upper and lower jaw scanning panoramic aspects. The OPG image shows a two-dimensional flat view of a half-circle image from ear to ear. Panoramic x-rays can take images from multiple angles then make it a composite panoramic image, where the upper jaw and lower jaw are in the focused area. The structures outside the focused, viewed area are blurred for a clearer perception.
Your dental doctor may ask for an OPG at some point in your treatment. An OPG x-ray demonstrates all the teeth’ position, number, and growth, including unerupted teeth from the gum. The advantages of OPG x rays include:
