Bulk Billed Dental X-ray Services Adelaide
Dental X-ray
OPG (Orthopantomogram) and Lat Ceph (Lateral Cephalogram) are specialised X-rays of the teeth and jaw.
An OPG is a panoramic X-ray of the teeth. This involves a specialized machine that rotates around the head.
A Lat Ceph is a side-on X-ray of the facial structure.
How long will it take?
An OPG or Lat Ceph will usually take between 5-10 minutes.
Preparation
This procedure does not require any preparation.
Cost
At Healthcare Imaging Services, we offer a bulk billing service if you have a medicare card.
Results
All cases are reported within 24 hours. If the examination is urgent, we will process the results within 2 hours to be made available to the referring doctor.
Printed X-rays may be provided to the patient only on request of the referring practitioner.