Full Mouth Xray :
Full mouth X-ray known as OPG, it gives an anterior view of the lower and upper jaw, tmj and sinuses.
Also offers the advantages of enhancing & magnifying images & ability to digitally transfer the images.
Indications
There are multiple indications for full mouth X-ray including yet not limited to:
• general dental health evaluation for caries or pulp disease
• trauma assessment for tooth or jaw fractures
• Evaluation of infection of sinusitis, periodontitis aka gum disease or periapical abscesses
• Detection of tumor or radicular cyst
• Assessment of temporomandibular joint for disease, fractures or dislocations
• Evaluation of any facial bone diseases
• salivary stone identification (sialolithiasis)
• For monitoring of growth and development of pediatric teeth for location, shape, angle, supernumerary tooth (extra tooth) presence and any tooth germ absence to prevent or prepare for future aesthetic issues
• initial and progressive evaluation of orthodontic treatment
