Please bring the referral Slip along with you as it contains important information that your Doctor need to convey us.
Remove all the metallic objects (Hair pins, jewellery) etc in the head and neck region before scanning.
If you are or maybe pregnant than please inform before procedure.
You may have to remove the dentures, but it is advise technician may on occasion want to use your dentures.
Sometimes your referring dentist may instruct you to wear a plastic stent or radiographic guide during the scan. This helps the dentist identify the ideal position of the future dental prosthesis that is being planned for you, in such a case please remember to carry the stent/guide.
When you arrive, our staff will collect the referral note provided by your doctor. The technician will enter your details into the software and tell you about the details of the scan procedure.
You will then be seated comfortably for the scan within the open machine, your position adjusted and secured. To avoid any movement, your head will be held in place by a plastic chin cup and a head rest. This helps in avoiding repeat scans & undue radiation exposure. Once you give the go-ahead the scan will be performed.
During the scan, a semicircular arm makes one complete 360° rotation around your head. This arm contains the X-ray source and detector. While the arm is rotating, it is capturing multiple images of your head from different angles. These images are then reconstructed by the computer to create a 3D image of your internal anatomy.
Once the scan is complete, it will be checked for any movements or other problems. If the scan is correct, then it takes approximately 45 minutes to process the scan, transfer it to a CD, generate and print images. You may wait to collect the CD and prints, or come after the stipulated time to collect them. The scan images, once generated, are then sent by email to your doctor.