An Orthopantomogram (OPG) is a panoramic dental X-ray that provides a wide view of your upper and lower jaws, including the teeth, jawbone, temporomandibular joints (TMJ), and surrounding structures — all in a single image.

The OPG machine gently rotates around your head and completes the scan in just 20 seconds, offering a fast, painless, and non-invasive way to detect dental and jaw issues.

Why is an OPG Done?

An OPG helps in diagnosing and evaluating:

• Fractures or da islocated jaw
• Infections or impacted teeth
• Tooth alignment and dentition
• Cysts, tumors, and jaw abnormalities
• Pre-surgical planning or orthodontic treatment

Benefits of OPG at Lavya Healthcare

• Quick and comfortable procedure
• No special preparation required
• Minimal radiation exposure
• Excellent clarity for accurate diagnosis
• Conducted by skilled technicians using modern digital X-ray systems

Precautions

• You may be asked to remove metal objects or jewelry
• Please inform the radiologist if you're pregnant or suspect pregnancy

Lateral Cephalogram

Side-Profile X-Ray for Jaw & Facial Analysis

A lateral cephalogram is a specialized dental X-ray that captures a side-view of your skull, jaw, and soft tissue profile. It plays a vital role in orthodontic assessment, jaw alignment analysis, and growth monitoring, especially in children and teens.

Why is it Used?

• Evaluate bite alignment (overbite/underbite)
• Plan orthodontic treatments like braces or jaw correction
• Monitor facial growth patterns in children
• Assess treatment progress in adults

What to Expect

• Takes 15–20 minutes, often done along with an OPG
• You’ll be asked to remove jewelry and keep still
• A soft support will steady your head during the scan
• The scan is painless and completed in seconds

Choose Lavya Healthcare for Advanced Dental Imaging

At Lavya Healthcare, we combine expertise with cutting-edge imaging technology to provide precise dental diagnostics in a safe and patient-friendly environment.