An OPG (orthopantomogram) produces one wide, curved image showing every tooth, the roots, the upper and lower jaw bones, the sinuses and the jaw joints. It gives your dentist an overview that small in-chair X-rays can't.

Radly lists 1 clinic in Williamstown for an OPG, including Capital Radiology, Williamstown. 1 bulk bills dental X-ray for eligible patients. Appointments are walk-in or same day at most clinics; the clinic confirms your time when it replies to your booking request.

Read more about an OPG — what it shows, why it is requested and how it works.

Preparing for your OPG

No special preparation is needed.
Remove earrings, necklaces, glasses, hair clips, hearing aids and removable dentures or plates.
Bring your dentist's referral; results are usually sent straight to them.
Tell the radiographer if you are or might be pregnant.

About 10 minutes

Referral, Medicare & bulk billing

Dentists, orthodontists and oral surgeons can refer you for an OPG. Medicare generally doesn't cover dental X-rays, except in some situations such as certain medical referrals, so billing varies between clinics and your health fund may contribute under extras cover. The clinic confirms billing when it confirms your booking request.

Frequently asked questions about an OPG in Williamstown

Where can I get an OPG in Williamstown?

Radly lists 1 clinic in Williamstown for an OPG, including Capital Radiology, Williamstown. Compare them on this page and send a booking request online.

Is an OPG bulk billed in Williamstown?

1 clinic in Williamstown bulk bills dental X-ray for eligible patients with a valid referral, including Capital Radiology, Williamstown. Whether your OPG is bulk billed depends on the clinic, your referral and Medicare eligibility; the clinic confirms before your appointment.

How soon can I get an OPG in Williamstown?

Appointments for dental X-ray are walk-in or same day at most clinics. Send your request on Radly any time, including evenings and weekends, and the clinic replies with its next available time.

Can I walk in for an OPG?

Many dental imaging clinics accept walk-ins with a referral. Sending a request first lets the clinic confirm a time.

Is an OPG covered by Medicare?

Usually not, as dental X-rays generally aren't Medicare-rebated. Some exceptions apply, and the clinic confirms billing for your referral.

Does an OPG show wisdom teeth?

Yes. It shows all four wisdom teeth, their roots and their position relative to nearby teeth and nerves.

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