Site Name | Aga Khan Hospital |
Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
Commissioned Date | 8th Sept 2022 |
Purpose | to enhance dental and maxillofacial imaging services |
Sector | Dental |
Project Overview
In September 2022, Crown Healthcare successfully installed a Dental OPG system at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. The equipment offers panoramic imaging of the entire dentition, temporomandibular joints (TMJ), and sinus structures, supporting a wide range of dental, orthodontic, and oral surgery applications. This investment addressed the hospital’s growing need for high-quality, in-house dental imaging with reliable turnaround times.
Rationale for Investment
Expanded Dental Services: The hospital’s dental and maxillofacial departments were experiencing increased patient volumes, including complex surgical referrals.
Imaging Modernization: Previously outsourced or limited OPG imaging created bottlenecks in treatment planning and extended patient timelines.
Clinical Accuracy: A dedicated OPG system enhances diagnostic confidence in orthodontics, implantology, pathology detection, and trauma evaluation.
Implementation Highlights
Location: Dental & Oral Surgery Unit
Deployment:
Installed in a newly prepared imaging suite
Calibrated and validated by Crown Healthcare’s imaging engineering team
Training:
Clinical training for dentists, oral surgeons, and radiographers
System operation and image quality control modules included
Technical Specifications
System Type: Digital Orthopantomogram
Key Features:
High-resolution panoramic radiography
Digital sensor technology for low-dose, high-quality imaging
Easy patient positioning with automated alignment and stabilization
Optional cephalometric imaging module (if applicable)
PACS/EMR integration ready for seamless workflow
Expected Outcomes
Clinical Advantages:
Accurate and timely diagnosis of dental anomalies, jaw alignment, cysts, fractures, and impacted teeth
Enhanced surgical planning for implants, extractions, and orthodontic interventions
Operational Gains:
In-house imaging reduces patient referrals and wait times
Streamlined clinical workflow and immediate image access
Strategic Positioning:
Elevates Aga Khan Nairobi’s dental service offering to international standards
Strengthens the hospital’s capacity as a teaching institution for advanced dental procedures