Opg in unexplained earache

Orthopantomgraphy(OPG) In Unexplained Earache

Dr Shrikant PhatakHead of ENT Department

Choithram Hospital & Research Center Indore

OPG In Unexplained Earache

• Unerupted Misaligned teeth Missing teeth

• And lack of enough space in the jaw that prevents eruption of the last molars can cause referred earache.

• OPG is an important tool to diagnose dental cause for the earache.

Unexplained Earache

Obliquity of mouth opening

OPG In Unexplained Earache

Impacted Left Last molars. Laterally placed upper last molar

OPG In Unexplained Earache

Lateral placed upper8Impacted lower8

Unexplained Earache

Oblique lower8 Absent upper8 left side Obliquity of mouth opening

Partially erupted lower 8.Right side impinging on adjacent 7.Absent upper last molars

Unexplained Earache

Oblique & partially erupted lower8 absent upper 8 Right

OPG In Unexplained Earache

Oblique partially erupted lower8 absent upper 8 Right

OPG In Unexplained Earache

Erosion Right ramus Asymmetry Left side

OPG In Unexplained Earache

reduced retro molar space absent

OPG In Unexplained Earache

Asymmetry of Upper lower teeth

OPG In Unexplained Earache

Asymmetry teeth

Disclaimer

• The information contained in the presentation is based on the personal experience and cases collected at Choithram Hospital Indore over the last 20 years.

• It is intended for the use of Medical students ENT post graduates.

• The views expressed are purely on personal opinion. viewers can make their own opinion. For any confusion please contact sole author.

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OPG In Unexplained Earache

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