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Dental panoramic X-ray (OPG)

A Dental panoramic X-ray (OPG) is a x-ray test of the teeth and jaw. It shows all teeth, roots, jaws, impacted wisdom teeth. Typical effective dose 0.01 to 0.02 mSv, similar to about 1 to 3 days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).

सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।

What it shows

All teeth, roots, jaws, impacted wisdom teeth.

Why it is done

Dental planning, jaw pain.

Preparation

Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.

Radiation & safety

Typical effective dose 0.01 to 0.02 mSv, similar to about 1 to 3 days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.

How long it takes

a few minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

Sample type

X-ray

नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।

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तपाईंनजिकको हेरचाह

नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।

सामान्य प्रश्न

What does a opg show?
All teeth, roots, jaws, impacted wisdom teeth.

Why is a opg done?
Dental planning, jaw pain.

How do I prepare for a opg?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.

Does a opg use radiation?
Typical effective dose 0.01 to 0.02 mSv, similar to about 1 to 3 days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.

How long does a opg take?
a few minutes

Dental panoramic X-ray (OPG) किन गरिन्छ?
Dental planning, jaw pain.

Dental panoramic X-ray (OPG) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.

Dental panoramic X-ray (OPG) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 0.01 to 0.02 mSv, similar to about 1 to 3 days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.

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स्रोत: SI health summary (own words); decoder imaging pack; RadiologyInfo.org and MedlinePlus as references only

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