Have you ever wondered about taking panos and OCGs for revision and refinement cases? In many cases, this will come down to a case-by-case decision, but there are some things you can keep in mind.
Do You Need a New Pano / OPG for Every Revision or Refinement?
Unfortunately, there’s no clear answer on whether you need a new pano or OPG for every revision or refinement case. Indeed, this will depend on your local regulations.
With that being said, it’s generally good advice to take progress panoramic x-rays every twelve months (or more) during active treatment. As such, you should generally consider taking an additional pano in the following scenarios:
– If you haven’t taken a pano for a while (which is important as standard of care)
– If you’re not sure of how the case is progressing
– If you’ve made changes to the original treatment plan
– If you or the patient have/has concerns or complaints
– If the treatment plan has difficult movements (e.g., uprighting premolars, canine exposures)
If you’re not 100% sure, make sure to take a new pano to help inform your approach to revisions or refinements.
Get Professional Advice
If you are still unsure about whether you need a new panoramic x-ray or OPG for every revision or refinement case, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team here at Straight Smile Solutions. We’re proud to provide personalized consulting services for general dentists providing orthodontics cases, and we can help you work out the most effective treatment plan for your revision or refinement, too.