Panoramic dental X-ray (OPG) at Gulf Lab & Radiology captures a single wide-field image of all teeth, both jaws, temporomandibular joints, and surrounding bone in one exposure, making it an essential tool for dental and maxillofacial assessment.
Panoramic X-Ray Overview
The digital OPG system delivers high-detail dental radiographs in seconds, with immediate availability for your dentist or oral surgeon and a same-day radiological report.
Frequently Asked Questions
A referral from your dentist or oral surgeon is recommended. Please bring your referral letter when you attend. Walk-in panoramic X-Rays may be available u2014 please call our reception to confirm.
Remove all jewellery, earrings, necklaces, hairpins, hearing aids, and removable dental appliances (dentures, retainers) before the examination. These items can appear on the image and obscure diagnostic information.
No. The examination is completely painless. You will be asked to stand or sit still while the X-Ray unit rotates slowly around your head. The entire scan takes approximately 15u201320 seconds.
The radiation dose from a panoramic X-Ray is very low u2014 comparable to a few hours of natural background radiation. It is considered one of the safest dental radiographic examinations available.
Digital panoramic images are available immediately after the examination. A copy can be provided for your dentist or oral surgeon the same day.