A Digital OPG is a specialized panoramic dental X-ray that captures the entire upper and lower jaw in a single image. It shows the teeth, jawbone, temporomandibular joints (TMJ), and surrounding structures.
It helps dentists detect:
Impacted teeth
Jaw fractures
Infections
Cysts or tumors
Bone levels for dental implant planning
Being digital, radiation exposure is minimal, and the images are instantly available for diagnosis.
A Cephalogram is a side-view X-ray of the head that shows the relationship between the teeth, jaws, and facial profile.
It is mainly used in orthodontics to:
Plan braces
Evaluate facial growth patterns
Assess airway obstruction
Guide jaw alignment and corrective surgeries
Both OPG and Cephalogram are painless, non-invasive, and essential tools for accurate diagnosis in dentistry and orthodontics.