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What is an OPG
OPG or orthopantomogram is a low radiation dose study which the x-ray tube moves in an arc around the jaw, enabling a picture of the teethto be obtained which is unaffected by overlying structures. Dentists use them to detect tooth decay, severe gum disease, bony abnormalities in the jaw and maxilla and for the position of teeth (for example the wisdom teeth).
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How these tests will feel?
You will be guided into the OPG room and asked to remove any piercings and metal objects from the neck up before the examination as the metal causes a streaking artifact. You will then be asked to stand with your chin positioned on a small ledge protruding from the dental x-ray machine. You will be asked to keep your tongue positioned against the roof of your mouth and to keep very still as the camera moves in an arc around your face. The camera moves for about 10 seconds and then stops. Your examination is now concluded.
We accept walk-in patients with no more than 10 minute wait although appointment bookings are greatly appreciated.
Are there any side effects or complications?
The radiation dose from this study is very small indeed, and is only a minute fraction of the annual background radiation to which you are exposed to environmentally every year.
How does the test feel?
It is a quick 5 minute scan with no needles or intravenous contrast.
You will be asked to lie on the CT scan bed with our head in a headrest.
You will hear a humming sound of the CT and a short beep. The scan itself will take between 3 and 5 seconds.
What are the side effects?
In terms of radiation safety, we record one of the lowest radiation doses which are well below the safe average estimated dose readings.
The radiation dose is about one tenth of the radiation dose that a person receives from normal environmental background radiation in a calendar year.
Your images will be available to your physician on our secure internet portal, and you may also be given x-ray films by us, at your doctor’s request.
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Book AppointmentFrom the moment you request an appointment to the final referral, we aim to make your experience as smooth and comfortable as possible. Here is our working process for all DiagnostiCare patients.
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Request Appointment
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Patient Examination
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Results To Referrer
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Use of low-radiation techniques for safety.
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Capable of performing complex imaging procedures.
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Bulk-billing available for eligible patients.
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Strong commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality.
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Offering both walk-in and appointment-based services.
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Equipped with the latest 3D imaging technology.
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Suite 46 Level 1 Milleara Mall,
235 Milleara Road East Keilor VIC 3033 -
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm Saturday 8.00am - 1.00pm
