An Orthopantomogram (OPG) is a panoramic or wide view X-ray of the lower face, which displays all the teeth of the upper and lower jaw on a single film. An OPG may also reveal problems with a patient’s jawbone joint which connects the jawbone to the head – also referred to as the Temporomandibular joint or TMJ.
A digital OPG x-ray is especially helpful in planning of orthodontic dental brace treatment, as it provides a full overview of the teeth, and highlights non-erupted and/or impacted teeth.
A further advantage of an OPG x-ray is that can help assess a patient’s wisdom teeth and reveal whether a patient has potential Temporomandibular (TMJ) joint problems.
