Panoramic X-Ray Price in the Philippines 2026: Government vs. Dental Clinic Rates

A panoramic dental X-ray costs ₱600 to ₱1,000 at the selected government hospitals and ₱800 to ₱1,500 at private clinics listed below. These are published examples, not a nationwide fixed price. Lower service rates or free imaging may apply to eligible government-hospital patients. Consultation and copies can cost extra.

When it is used: A panoramic X-ray, also called a panorex or OPG, gives a broad, two-dimensional view of your teeth and jaws. Dentists may request it to assess wisdom teeth or help plan braces, dentures, extractions or implants. It does not replace every close-up dental X-ray or a 3D scan; your dentist chooses the examination after assessing your needs.

Panoramic X-ray prices in the Philippines

Prices are from the facilities linked below. Confirm the current fee, patient category and inclusions before booking.

Government hospital panoramic X-ray prices

PGH rate caution: Its website lists different panoramic and cephalometric amounts under Hospital Dentistry and Radiology. This guide uses Hospital Dentistry for consistent comparisons. Ask which department will perform your examination and which patient category applies.

Can you get it cheaper or free? J.R. Borja lists panoramic fees of ₱600 for Category B, ₱400 for Category C and free for Category D. Its Medical Social Service assesses patient classification. These are eligibility-based rates, not a free service for every walk-in patient.

Private dental clinic panoramic X-ray prices

Except where noted, these pages do not state a fee effective date.

Compare the total visit cost, appointment availability and travel expense. A lower scan fee may offer little saving if you also need a separate consultation or another trip to collect the image.

Desi Dental advertises discounts or complimentary panoramic imaging with some treatments. Ask which treatment qualifies and whether the offer applies to your branch and appointment.

Panoramic, cephalometric, periapical or CBCT: which do you need?

A panoramic examination is generally priced per examination, not per tooth. It also differs from a full-mouth series of separate intraoral images.

For a single-tooth problem, your dentist may request a periapical image. Published examples include ₱200 at QCGH, ₱265 at PGH’s outpatient-pay rate, and ₱1,500 at Ora Dental. More than one image may be needed.

For CBCT, Easethetic lists ₱3,500 for one arch and ₱6,000 for the full mouth. JBLMGH’s 2026 charter lists ₱4,800–₱8,000, depending on the scan field. Compare the requested area and included files before choosing a provider. The FDA advises using CBCT when the clinical information needed cannot be obtained adequately with other imaging.

For non-dental examinations, see our X-ray price guide.

How much are panoramic and cephalometric X-rays before braces?

If your orthodontist requests both, ask for the combined total:

PGH totals are our calculations from separate fees, not advertised packages. These amounts cover the imaging listed. Ask whether your orthodontic assessment also requires consultation, photographs, impressions or a digital dental scan.

What might cost extra?

Example: MaxSmile lists a ₱1,000 panoramic X-ray at Pateros and a ₱500 consultation. If both are charged, the total is ₱1,500. This is a calculation from separate published fees, not a package quote or confirmation that every imaging-only patient pays consultation.

Do you need a referral or appointment?

Requirements vary by facility. QCGH’s posted dental X-ray workflow asks patients to present a referral letter and lists service hours of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Confirm its current schedule, registration requirements and machine availability before traveling.

At a private clinic, ask whether you can bring another dentist’s request or need an appointment with the clinic’s dentist first. Before choosing a different imaging center to save money, check that your treating dentist accepts its images and preferred file format.

What to expect during a panoramic X-ray

According to RadiologyInfo’s panoramic X-ray guide:

• Preparation: No fasting or special preparation is usually needed. Remove glasses, jewelry and other metal items as instructed.
• Positioning: Staff position your head, and you usually bite on a small positioning block. An intraoral film or sensor is not used for the panoramic image.
• Scan time: The machine rotates around your head; exposure typically takes 12–20 seconds. Registration and positioning make the visit longer.
• Pregnancy: Tell the dentist and imaging staff if you are or might be pregnant so they can assess the examination’s need and timing.

The scan itself is painless. Follow positioning instructions and remain still to help produce a usable image.

PhilHealth, HMO coverage and discounts

PhilHealth: A standalone panoramic X-ray is not listed in the preventive oral health benefit’s covered services. That benefit covers specified oral examinations and preventive treatments, with eligible additional services such as emergency extraction. Do not assume it pays for your OPG. If imaging forms part of a separate covered hospital procedure, ask the hospital how that package is billed. See our teeth cleaning price guide for related preventive-care costs.

HMO: Coverage depends on your exact plan, dental provider and authorization rules. Ask specifically about a panoramic X-ray, since a benefit for dental X-rays may have limits. Confirm the accredited branch, annual allowance and approval requirements before booking. Our HMO guide explains other points to compare.

Senior citizens and PWDs: Eligible patients can receive a 20% discount and VAT exemption, where applicable, on qualifying private-facility dental or diagnostic services under RA 9994 and the implementing guidelines for RA 10754. Bring the required identification and ask billing to confirm the applicable rate before paying.

Frequently asked questions

Magkano ang panoramic X-ray sa Pilipinas?

Sa mga pasilidad na nakalista sa gabay na ito, ₱600–₱1,000 ang published government-hospital rates at ₱800–₱1,500 sa private dental clinics. May mas mababa o libreng rate para sa ilang kuwalipikadong pasyente. Itanong kung kasama na ang konsultasyon at kopya ng X-ray.

Can I use an old panoramic X-ray?

Bring your previous image or digital file. Your dentist will decide whether it still provides the information needed for your current problem or treatment. A new scan is not automatically necessary just because you changed clinics.

How often do I need one?

There is no fixed yearly schedule for everyone. The American Dental Association recommends selecting dental imaging according to individual clinical needs, considering examination findings and available previous images.

Is the cheapest panoramic X-ray always the best option?

Compare the complete cost and practical requirements: consultation, copies, referral, appointment availability and travel. Confirm that the facility offers the exact examination your dentist requested.

Before you book

1. Confirm which examination your dentist needs: panoramic, cephalometric, periapical or CBCT.
2. Ask for the total payable amount, including consultation, copies and any report.
3. Check the branch, appointment rules and referral requirements.
4. Confirm your dentist accepts the facility’s image format.
5. Ask about HMO coverage, treatment discounts or subsidized patient categories.
6. Bring your request, previous images and applicable senior citizen or PWD identification.

How we checked these prices: CareCostPH reviewed the linked official hospital schedules, citizen’s charters and clinics’ own published prices on October 12, 2026. We identified older or undated schedules and separated subsidized categories from other published fees. Calculated totals are labeled. These are online published rates, not telephone-confirmed quotes; fees and availability can change. See how we research prices.