Dental Imaging Services - Information For Patients

No Patient Preparation is necessary.

Prior to the exam you will be asked to remove all jewelry from your head and neck area. You will then be comfortably positioned on the CT exam table.

The images will be reviewed and reported by a Radiologist, and your prescribed study is sent to your implant specialist.

Additional studies are available--fees vary and are dependent on study ordered.

FAQs (Dental Patients)

Does a radiologist read my CT Scan?

Yes. Every dental CT scan at InView Imaging is read by a Board Certified Radiologist. Unlike many other imaging facilities, the cost of our radiologist’s diagnostic interpretation is included in the cost of the scan (there is no additional charge.) Our Radiologist will review relevant anatomical details critical to the evaluation of the maxilla and mandible and adjacent soft tissues.

Why is my Implant Specialist requesting a Dental CT Scan?

A dental CT scan is becoming the standard of care for the treatment planning of dental implants. Unlike a routine dental x-ray, which is only two-dimensional with distortion, a CT scan illustrates the actual make-up of the bone and provides a three-dimensional distortion-free image. Cross-sectional images of your jaw are acquired which allows your doctor to accurately measure the amount of bone that is available for implants.

Will insurance pay for my CT scan?

A CT scan for dental implant treatment is rarely covered by medical or dental insurance. Payment for the CT scan must be made in full by the patient at the time of service. Cash, Check, Visa, Master, or American Express is accepted.

How long will my appointment take?

Your entire appointment should take no longer than 20 minutes (from paperwork to scan).

Do I have to undress for my exam?

No. You will be asked to remove all jewelry from your head and neck area.

I am claustrophobic; will I be able to have a scan?

Yes. Our CT Scanner is open; it is not a tunnel. You are not enclosed. You are able to see around you.

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