Best OPG Scan
(Dental X-Ray)
in Varanasi
A panoramic OPG X-ray captures your entire jaw, all teeth, sinuses, and jaw joints in a single wide image — the essential starting point for any dental or oral surgery treatment plan. Available at 4 centres across Varanasi.
About the Scan
What is an OPG Scan (Orthopantomogram)?
An OPG — short for Orthopantomogram — is a specialised panoramic dental X-ray that captures a wide, sweeping image of your entire upper jaw (maxilla), lower jaw (mandible), all 32 teeth, and the surrounding bone structures in a single, comprehensive image.
Unlike a standard intraoral dental X-ray that images 1–2 teeth at a time, an OPG gives your dentist, oral surgeon, or orthodontist a complete bird's-eye view of your entire dental architecture — all teeth, roots, surrounding bone, both jaw joints (TMJ), and the sinus cavities — in a single image captured in just 10–15 seconds.
The OPG machine rotates around your head while you stand still, tracing a 180° arc to capture the panoramic image. The result is a flat, wide-format X-ray film that shows all teeth simultaneously.
Standard Periapical X-Ray
- Images 1–3 teeth at a time
- Requires multiple separate films
- Does not show jaw joints
- Cannot assess sinuses
OPG (Panoramic X-Ray)
- All 32 teeth in one image
- One scan replaces multiple films
- Shows both TMJ joints clearly
- Maxillary sinus clearly visible
How is an OPG Performed?
Remove metal: Jewellery, glasses, hearing aids, hairpins, and removable dental appliances (dentures, retainers) interfere with the image.
Positioning: Stand in front of the OPG machine. Our technician positions you with a chin rest and bite piece to stabilise your head.
Scanning: The machine arm rotates slowly around your head in a 180° arc. You feel nothing — it's completely painless.
Report: The digital image is ready in seconds. Our MD radiologist provides a comprehensive written report.
Why is OPG Called a Panoramic X-Ray?
The word "panoramic" comes from the Greek pan (all) + horama (view). An OPG is literally an all-encompassing view of the mouth — capturing everything from ear to ear and from the sinuses above to the lower jaw below, in one wide, flat image.
What the OPG Shows
Structures Clearly Visible on an OPG
An OPG is far more than a "dental X-ray" — it provides a comprehensive view of a wide range of anatomical structures.
All 32 Teeth
Every tooth on both upper and lower jaws, including their crowns, roots, and root canal anatomy.
Developing Teeth
Tooth buds in children, unerupted permanent teeth, and impacted wisdom teeth hidden under the gum.
Alveolar Bone
The bone supporting the teeth, assessed for bone loss, fractures, cysts, tumours, and osteoporotic changes.
TMJ – Jaw Joints
Both temporomandibular joints evaluated for arthritis, abnormalities, and TMJ disorder.
Maxillary Sinuses
The large air sinuses above the upper teeth assessed for sinusitis and sinus floor proximity.
Alveolar Nerve Canal
The nerve canal running through the lower jaw, critical for planning lower wisdom tooth removal.
Clinical Indications
When Does Your Dentist Recommend an OPG?
Dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and maxillofacial specialists across Varanasi routinely refer patients for OPG scans before any significant dental procedure.
Wisdom Tooth Assessment
- Check position of all 4 wisdom teeth
- Assess impaction — horizontal, vertical
- Evaluate proximity to nerve
- Plan safe surgical removal
Orthodontic Planning
- Count all teeth including unerupted ones
- Assess jaw bone structure before braces
- Detect extra or missing teeth
- Evaluate tooth root lengths
Dental Implant Planning
- Assess available bone height and width
- Locate sinus floor before upper implants
- Locate nerve canal before lower implants
- Screen for pathology at implant sites
Periodontal Disease
- Measure bone loss around teeth
- Grade severity of periodontitis
- Detect interdental bone loss
- Monitor response to treatment
Jaw Fractures & Trauma
- Detect jaw bone fractures
- Assess condylar head fractures
- Check for displaced tooth fragments
- Post-operative healing assessment
Jaw Cysts & Tumours
- Detect tooth-related cysts
- Screen for jaw tumours (ameloblastoma)
- Assess extent of jaw lesions
- Monitor known cysts over time
Patient Groups: Who Needs an OPG?
Children & Teenagers
To check developing teeth, assess orthodontic needs, and evaluate wisdom teeth before they cause issues.
Implant & Denture Patients
Essential before implants to measure bone and locate nerves, or before dentures to check residual bone.
TMJ & Trauma Patients
For patients with jaw clicking, locking, pain, or after an accident to check for fractures.
Find Your Nearest OPG Scan Centre
4 fully equipped centres across Varanasi — open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Bhojubeer Centre
Bhojubeer, Varanasi, UP
Open 24 Hours • Wheelchair Access
Sankat Mochan Centre
Sankat Mochan, Varanasi, UP
Open 24 Hours • Wheelchair Access
Manduadih Centre
Manduadih, Varanasi, UP
Open 24 Hours • Wheelchair Access
Maldhaiya Centre
Maldhaiya, Varanasi, UP
Open 24 Hours • Wheelchair Access