CT Scan of Maxilla & Mandible

A CT SCAN OF MAXILLA & MANDIBLE (often called a Maxillofacial CT) uses low-dose X-rays rotated 360° around your head to create detailed cross-sections. At Cadabams Diagnostics, our 128-slice scanner completes the study in under 10 minutes, giving your dentist, ENT, or maxillofacial surgeon the clearest roadmap to accurate diagnosis and treatment.

• Definition: High-resolution imaging focused on the upper jaw (maxilla), lower jaw (mandible), and related structures.
• Technology: Cone-beam or multi-slice CT with sub-millimetre slices.
• Output: 3-D reconstruction viewable from any angle for precise measurements.

1. Routine Maxillofacial CT – full arch scan for general pathology
2. Dental Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) – focused 5 × 5 cm view for implant sites
3. Trauma Protocol CT – includes soft-tissue windowing for fractures

• Bone density (HU values)
• Sinus floor thickness
• Nerve canal position (inferior alveolar nerve)
• Tooth root morphology
• Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) space

• Pre-implant bone mapping
• Evaluation of cysts or tumours
• Orthodontic surgical planning
• Assessment of jaw joint disorders
• Post-accident fracture detection

Common symptoms that prompt referral

• Persistent jaw pain or swelling
• Impacted wisdom teeth
• Suspected fractures after trauma
• Dental implant planning
• Sinus issues close to tooth roots

Ideal candidates

• Adults & teens needing oral surgery
• Trauma patients in emergency settings
• Anyone with complex dental anatomy

• 3-D view reduces exploratory surgery
• Detects hidden abscesses before they spread
• Guides precise implant placement, saving chair time
• Same-day digital reports via secure app

• Odontogenic cysts
• Mandibular fractures
• Osteomyelitis
• Sinusitis secondary to dental roots
• Tumours (benign & malignant)

Do

• Remove earrings, necklaces, and dental piercings
• Bring previous X-rays or OPGs for comparison
• Wear loose, metal-free clothing

Don’t

• Eat a heavy meal right before (can trigger gag reflex)
• Apply facial creams that contain metallic particles

• Valid doctor’s prescription (or use our in-house radiologist consult)
• Pregnancy test for women of child-bearing age, if indicated

• Morning slots reduce waiting time
• At least 48–72 hours before scheduled surgery for report sharing

1. Check-in at front desk (2 min)
2. Remove metal objects & wear lead apron (2 min)
3. Position chin on rest; scanner rotates (10–20 sec for CBCT, 2 min for full scan)
4. Immediate preview on radiologist console
5. Collect digital report & CD within 30 min

• Inform staff if you have pacemakers—scan is safe, but metal may distort images
• Inform staff of claustrophobia; scanner is open, yet we can provide calming music