Digital Dental X-Rays and OPG Imaging for Accurate Diagnosis
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Dental X-Rays (OPG)
X-Rays play an important role in providing quality dental care to our patients. The dentists at Doncaster Dental make use of the dental OPG X-Ray machines to capture a comprehensive view of the upper and lower jaw including all the teeth.
At Doncaster Dental we believe in prioritising patient safety and comfort, for this reason we make use of digital X-Rays which ensure minimal exposure to radiation Our X-rays are also faster and more precise at providing clearer images to our dentists, allowing them to provide you with the best possible dental care and advice.
What is an OPG X-Rays?
OPGs are a type of x-ray technology that can capture a panoramic x-ray of both the upper and lower jaw including all the teeth.
The OPG X-Ray machine is designed to rotate around the head during a scan so as to get a complete view of the jaw structure. OPG X-Rays can used to identify:
- Teeth Structure
- Fractures
- Infections
- Planning of Surgical
- Treatment (such as implants)
- Dislocated Jaw
A dental OPG provides our dentists with a complete view of the jaw with a more accurate layout of the teeth, thus allowing them to achieve great results from your treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doncaster Dental uses digital X-rays (which emit up to 90% less radiation than traditional film X-rays), OPG panoramic imaging for implants, wisdom teeth and orthodontic planning, and CEREC CAD/CAM technology for same-day crowns. All equipment is modern and regularly maintained.
Yes. Digital dental X-rays at Doncaster Dental are very safe. The radiation dose is extremely low — comparable to a few hours of natural background radiation. X-rays are only taken when clinically necessary and appropriate protection is always used.
Doncaster Dental follows Australian Dental Association (ADA) infection control guidelines strictly. All instruments are sterilised in an autoclave between patients, single-use items are disposed of after each use, and clinical areas are thoroughly disinfected. The practice holds SmartDentist infection control accreditation.
