OPG · Lateral ceph · Cone beam CT
Dental imaging
At a glance
- Referral
- NeededUsually from your dentist or specialist
- Billing
- OPG bulk billedAsk about cone beam CT fees when you book
- Preparation
- None neededRemove dentures, jewellery and metal from your head and neck
Overview
The full picture
for your dentist.
Dental X-rays are taken on a machine called an orthopantomograph (OPG). It lets the radiographer X-ray your whole mouth, giving your dentist vital information about the health of your teeth and jaw.
An OPG shows the number, position and growth of all your teeth, including those that haven't come through yet.
All of GIG Radiology's OPG machines use low-dose technology, significantly reducing radiation exposure. All OPG X-ray services are bulk billed.
Where
OPG at all six clinics
Dental imaging we offer
From panoramic to 3D.
- (01)All six clinics
OPG
A single panoramic X-ray of your whole mouth, teeth and jaw (general digital orthopantomography).
- (02)
Lateral cephalometry
Digital lateral cephalometry: a side-on X-ray of your head and jaw.
- (03)
TMJ imaging
Imaging of the temporomandibular joints, which connect your jaw to your skull.
- (04)Officer & Rosebud
Cone beam CT
A quick, non-invasive scan that gives 3D information rather than the 2D image of a conventional OPG. A cone-shaped X-ray beam captures data that's reconstructed into a 3D image of your teeth, mouth, jaw and neck.
- OPG X-rays bulk billedLow-dose OPG technology
Preparation
No preparation needed.
Just come as you are. There's one thing we'll ask when you arrive.
No preparation
All dental imaging
- (01)
Before
There's no preparation needed before you come in.
- (02)
On arrival
Remove any dentures, jewellery or metallic items from your head and neck, as they interfere with the X-ray image.
On the day
What happens on the day.
Step 1: Before you come
Bring your referral from your dentist or specialist. There's nothing else to prepare.
Step 2: Your scan
Remove any dentures, jewellery and metal from your head and neck, and the radiographer will position you at the machine.
Step 3: Your results
Your images and report go to the dentist or specialist who referred you, so you can talk through the next steps with them.
Good to know
Your questions,
answered.
(01)Is an OPG bulk billed?
Yes. All OPG X-ray services are bulk billed at GIG Radiology.
(02)Is cone beam CT bulk billed?
Please ask our team about cone beam CT fees when you book.
(03)Where can I have a cone beam CT?
Cone beam CT (CBCT) is available at our Officer and Rosebud clinics. OPG dental X-rays are available at all six clinics.
(04)Do I need to prepare?
No. Just remove any dentures, jewellery or metallic items from your head and neck when you arrive.
(05)How much radiation is involved?
All of our OPG machines use low-dose technology, which significantly reduces radiation exposure.
You might
also need.
Not sure which scan you need? Your referral will say, or you can browse all our services.
Next step
Book your dental imaging.
Request a time online with a photo of your referral, or call your nearest clinic. For cone beam CT, choose Officer or Rosebud.