What is Cone Beam CT?
Cone Beam CT Scans are scans that allow 3D visualisation of the teeth, jaws and face. They are one of the more recent developments in dental imaging. These scans provide clinicians with much more information about these structures to help with optimal diagnosis and treatment or surgical planning.
While cone beam CT is an invaluable technique, there may be other modalities such as multi-slice CT, MRI or ultrasound, which may be more suitable. Envision is a fully comprehensive radiology practice and is able to perform the most appropriate scan for every situation.
Envision’s Cone Beam CT Scan Equipment
Envision has three of the leading Cone Beam CT scanners, the iCAT and Sirona Gallileos, at our Wembley and Booragoon rooms as well as the Instrumentarium Maxio OP300 at our Wembley rooms. These machines are capable of ultra low-dose imaging. This, together with individual protocols personally prescribed by our on-site Maxillofacial Radiologists, we produce high-quality images at truly low dose levels. The Instrumentarium Maxio OP300 is the highest-resolution cone beam scanner in WA.
Cone Beam scans do not require any specific preparation. You will be asked to remove hearing aids, dental plates, and jewellery from your head and neck before your scan.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment with your Medicare card and/or concession card, your referral, and any previous scans. If you have a child aged 6 or under, they must be supervised by an adult other than the patient.
During the scan, you will be seated and the radiographer will guide your head position. The cone beam scanner will rotate around your head and you will need to remain still for the duration of the scan. The imaging time is less than 30 seconds.
The Cone Beam scan is a very low risk procedure. All our cone beam CT machines are capable of ultra low dose imaging. This, together with individual protocols personally prescribed by our on-site Maxillofacial Radiologists, ensures that we produce high quality images of your face, jaws and teeth at truly low radiation dose levels. You may wish to discuss the potential low risk versus the benefits of the scan with your referring doctor.
If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, please discuss this with your doctor and also alert our staff before your scan.
The cost of your dental imaging examinations depends on several factors, including the type of scan that has been requested. Please contact us and our friendly customer service team will be able to advise you any costs involved, including any out-of-pocket costs.
We recommend arranging alternative childcare for the day of your scan or bringing another adult with you to care for your child.
Children are not allowed in the examination room, and there is no supervision available in the waiting area.
Our staff need to maintain full focus during your examination to ensure the best possible care.
