x-ray
Tauranga OMS has installed a state of the art digital imaging system to provide patients with either standard OPG 2-dimensional or CBCT 3-dimensional radiographs as required. The amount of radiation patients are exposed to is minimal, and the process is entirely painless.
X-Ray imaging is often required during consultations. If you have recently had any relevant imaging done with your dentist please let us know.
OPG (Orthopantomogram)
An OPG is a type of dental x-ray which produces a panoramic view of the jaw. You may have had one of these taken at your dentist previously. However, if this is not recent you may be asked to have another taken during your consultation.
CBCT
A dental cone beam computerised tomography (CBCT) produces a 3 dimensional image of the jaws. It is smaller, faster and causes much less radiation exposure than a medical CT scan.
The scan provides detailed information which cannot be obtained from normal X-rays. For example, if you are being considered for dental implants it allows us to assess the exact shape of the bone thus allowing for more precise treatment planning.
