Abstract: Orthopantomogram(OPG) have been used in almost all fields of dentistry. Improper positioning of the patient reduces the diagnostic usefulness of these radiograph.
Aim and objectives
: The aim of the present study is to evaluate common positioning errors using OPG images
and to assess the influence of age in these errors in order to prevent further occurrence in radiology
departments.
Material and methods
: 210 digital OPG images of pa tients aged between 10 to 80 years were analysed . Based
on age, the OPG s were grouped into; 10 20 years, 2 1 50 years and, 51 80 years. The images were assessed for
common 10 positioning errors.......
Keywords: OPG, Orthopantomography, diagnostic imaging, positional errors
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