OPG & CBCT Dental Imaging in Thane

An OPG, or orthopantomogram, is a panoramic X-ray that shows all your teeth, both jaws and the joints in one image. It is commonly used to check wisdom teeth, jaw problems and overall dental health.

CBCT stands for cone beam computed tomography. It creates a 3D image of your teeth, jawbone, nerves and sinuses, giving much more detail than a flat X-ray.

An OPG gives a flat, wide-angle image of the whole mouth, while a CBCT gives a 3D image with depth. OPG suits general checks, and CBCT suits detailed planning such as implants and complex root canals.

Dental CBCT uses a low radiation dose, generally lower than a medical CT scan and higher than a single small dental X-ray. We advise a scan only when it will help your treatment. Diagnostic X-ray equipment in India is regulated by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Dental X-rays and scans are usually avoided during pregnancy unless they are essential. Tell us if you are pregnant or think you may be before any scan is taken.

The scan itself takes only a few seconds. With positioning and preparation, the whole visit is usually short, and your dentist reviews the images straight afterwards.

There is no special preparation. Remove earrings, necklaces, glasses, hair clips and removable dental appliances before the scan, and tell us about any metal implants in your head or neck.

A CBCT scan shows the height, width and density of your jawbone and the position of nerves and sinuses. This lets your dentist choose a suitable implant size and position. Learn more about (dental implants in Thane).

Yes. You can ask for a copy of your images and report to share with another dentist. Having a copy also helps if you need treatment elsewhere in future.

The cost depends on the type of scan, the area scanned and the number of scans needed. We tell you the cost before the scan is taken.