An OPG is a single panoramic image of all the teeth, both jaws and the joints. It is one of the cheapest and most useful scans in dentistry, and many treatment plans start with one. The guide to the OPG full form explains what it shows.
The ranges below are Lucknow market ranges, not a quotation. A CBCT is a three-dimensional scan and is a different test; the guide on the types of dental X-ray sets out which is used when.
OPG X-ray Price breakdown
| Item | Typical range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| OPG X-ray | ₹400 – ₹1,200 | Needed to see bone level where gum disease is suspected. |
| OPG or CBCT before surgery | ₹400 – ₹3,500 | Mandatory before removing an impacted lower wisdom tooth. |
| OPG plus lateral cephalogram before braces | ₹800 to ₹2,500 | Some clinics include them, some bill them separately. |
Indicative Lucknow market ranges, 2026. City-wide ranges, not a Redefine Dental quotation.
What moves the price
OPG alone or a wider set of images
A single OPG sits at the lower end. Adding a lateral cephalogram for braces planning, or moving to a CBCT, raises the figure. The types of dental X-ray guide explains why one is chosen over another.
Whether it is billed separately
Some clinics fold the X-ray into the treatment quote and others list it as its own line. Compare quotes on the same basis.
Where the scan is taken
A dental clinic with its own machine and a stand-alone imaging centre price differently. If you are sent elsewhere for the scan, ask whether the report comes with the images.
Before you decide
Questions to read first
- What are the types of dental X-ray, and when is each used?
- What is a bitewing X-ray in dental check-ups?
- What is the full form of OPG, and what does an OPG dental X-ray show?
- What is an RVG dental X-ray?
- What is the full form of CBCT, and what is it used for in dentistry?
- What does a dental cavity look like on an X-ray?
OPG X-ray Price in Lucknow: common questions
How much is an OPG X-ray in Lucknow?
In 2026, an OPG X-ray ranges from ₹400 to ₹1,200 across Lucknow. This is a market range, not the clinic's fee.
Is an OPG the same as a CBCT?
No. An OPG is a flat panoramic image, while a CBCT is a three-dimensional scan. Before surgery either may be used, and the combined range is higher.
Do I need an OPG before braces?
Usually an OPG and a lateral cephalogram are taken before planning braces. Some clinics include them in the quote and some bill them separately.
Is an OPG X-ray safe?
Dental X-rays use a low dose and are taken only when the diagnosis needs them. Tell the dentist if you are pregnant before any X-ray.
About this page
Prices on this page are prevailing Lucknow market ranges for 2026, not a Redefine Dental quotation. Your own figure is given in writing after an examination and, where relevant, a scan. For questions about your own case, call +91 83036 12717.
For what the treatment actually involves, the stages and the healing time, read Braces & Orthodontics at Redefine Dental.