OPG X-RAY IN NAIROBI & THIKA
One Scan, Your Whole Smile
An OPG (panoramic) X-ray captures your entire jaw, teeth and sinuses in a single wide image, giving your dentist a complete overview in one visit.
What Is an OPG X-Ray?
An OPG, or orthopantomogram, is a panoramic X-ray that rotates around your head to capture a single flat image showing your upper and lower jaw, all your teeth, and surrounding structures such as your sinuses and jaw joints.
It’s a broader, faster alternative to taking several individual X-rays, and gives your dentist a useful overview before deciding whether more detailed imaging, such as a CBCT scan, is needed.
When OPG Is Used
An OPG X-ray is often one of the first imaging steps for cases that involve more than a single tooth, including:
- Assessing wisdom teeth before extraction
- Orthodontic and braces treatment planning
- Checking for impacted or missing teeth
- Reviewing jaw joint (TMJ) alignment
- Screening for cysts, infections or bone abnormalities
- General overview before complex or multi-tooth treatment
Where to Get an OPG X-Ray
OPG X-rays are available across Arrow Dental branches in Nairobi and Thika.
Looking for a different type of scan? See our Dental X-Ray or CBCT X-Ray pages.