Imaging

Orthopantomogram (OPG)
An OPG is a panoramic x-ray of the upper and lower jaws, including the teeth. The OPG unit is specifically designed to rotate around the patient’s head during the scan. An OPG will take approximately 20 seconds.

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scan
CBCT scanner uses x-rays to produce cross-sectional and 3D images of the upper and lower jaw including all teeth. It is non-invasive, safe, quick and provides precise results.

Periapical (PA) radiograph
Images of a few teeth captured at one time using small film cards inserted in the mouth on which the teeth can close.

Bitewings (molar and pre-molar)
Captures structures of the upper and lower jaws simultaneously in one image using a small file card inserted in the mouth on which the teeth can close

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Meet Our Clinician:

Dr Helen Cornwell
Paediatric Specialist

Dr Helen completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Adelaide and specialist training at the highly regarded University of Melbourne, where she became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. After years of training and traveling abroad, Dr Helen moved back to her hometown of Newcastle in 2004. She’s a Visiting Medical Officer at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital as part of their cleft palate team, and she works with the University of Newcastle as a Conjoint Senior Lecturer as a part of their Oral Health unit.

Imaging

Meet Our Clinician:

Dr Helen Cornwell Paediatric Specialist

Dr Helen Cornwell
Paediatric Specialist