DENTAL X-RAY IN PUNE

Dental x-ray (Radiograph) is the image of one or two teeth that your dentist uses to evaluate the condition of your teeth. Dental x-rays are taken using a film, a scanner and X-ray cone. A film is kept against the concerned tooth and x-ray beam is shot toward the film. This captures the image of the teeth on the film, which is later developed using a scanner or other conventional techniques like using a chemical developer. Dental x-ray helps to diagnose the underlying disease associated with the teeth, bone and surrounding critical structures. Usually a radiograph is taken to assess the periodontium of the tooth like the periodontal ligament and the Bone. Any changes in the periodontium due to infection is directly reflected in the x-ray of that particular tooth.
A periodontally compromised tooth will show widened periodontal ligament, resorbed bone, rarefied osseous structure. Dental caries are clearly evident in a dental x-ray. The depth of dental caries can be assessed using a radiograph, which will further help in treatment planning. Also dental x-ray helps to have a more defined look at the impacted teeth.

Dental X-Ray Pune

Orthopantamogram (OPG)

OPG is used to create image of the entire mouth. All the structures like teeth, alveolar bone, Temporomandibular Joint, maxillary sinus, zygomatic bone,, impacted teeth(usually the upper and lower impacted third molars ), and any anomalies related to these vital structures are seen. OPG is of a great use in planning orthodontic treatments. How is an OPG taken? The patient is made to stand near an OPG machine and the chin of the patient is made to rest upon a stand.

Then the patient is asked to bite in full occlusion. The arm of the OPG machine revolves are the patients head and takes
several images which are then merged in the software to produce a final picture. OPG has a disadvantage of forming ghost images due to overlap of structures like tongue.

How safe is Dental X-Ray and OPG?

Your body can be exposed to 3.1 millisieverts of natural radiation per year. A dental xray exposure is less than 0.005 millisiverts which is less than 16% of ur daily natural exposure. Also we habe a AERB approval liscense to operate a dental xray unit. Patients are asked to wear a thyroid collar or a lead apron to avoid unnecessery radiation exposure.

Dental X-Rays Dangerous

Many people wonder if dental X-rays are dangerous or could potentially cause harm. The truth is, that when administered by a trained and licensed professional, they are incredibly safe.

Benefits of Dental X-ray and OPG

Some of the benefits of Dental X-ray and OPG are:

  • Low patient radiation dose.
  • Better coverage of teeth and facial bones.
  • Convenience in examining a patient’s oral health.
  • Beneficial for patients who have restricted jaw movements.
  • Simple and effective process to produce oral images.
  • Provides visual aid while educating patients and presenting cases.

Why is an OPG or Dental X-ray done?

Dental X-rays (radiographs) are images of your teeth that your dentist uses to evaluate the overall oral health or identify specific problems, like cavities, tooth decay, and impacted teeth. OPG is used by dentists to view all their patient’s teeth and including their number, position, and growth, including those that have not yet erupted.

Can OPG detect cavities?

An orthopantomogram (OPG) is a common radiograph used to identify the hard tissues of the oral cavity and surrounding skeletal structures.

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