What is an OPG x-ray?
An OPG (Orthopantomagram) is a panoramic scanning dental X-ray of the upper and lower
jaw. It is also sometimes called by the proprietary name Orthopantomagraph or Panorex. It
shows a flattened two-dimensional view of a half-circle from ear to ear.

An orthopantomogram (OPG) is a common radiograph used to identify the hard tissues of the
oral cavity and surrounding skeletal structures. It is an extra-oral radiograph that
approximates the focal trough of the mandible

What is the difference between dental x-ray and OPG x-ray?
What is the difference between OPG and Dental scan? An OPG (Orthopantomogram) is a
specific type of dental scan that uses x-rays to produce a detailed two-dimensional image of
2D structures in a single scan, including teeth, jaws, TMJ, sinuses, and surrounding
structures.

What are the types of OPG x-ray?
It further consists of 3 types: bite-wing x-rays, periapical x-rays and occlusal x- rays. This
type of dental x-ray provides details about teeth, jaw & skull but is rarely used by dentists as
it offers lesser info than intraoral x-rays.

What is OPG and Ceph?
OPG (Orthopantomogram) and CEPH (Cephalogram) are types of dental x-rays. These are
taken by a specialised x-ray machine. An OPG produces a panoramic view of the jaw. A
CEPH x-ray is a diagnostic radiograph of facial structures, primarily taken for orthodontic
treatment planning.