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Previous X-rays, reports and any existing treatment plan.
US Dental Care · Diagnostics
Dental exams and diagnostics.The information behind your treatment plan.
First, we assess your oral health. Your dentist examines your teeth and selects the tests needed to establish a diagnosis and plan treatment.
X-rays and scans are prescribed when clinically indicated.
Choosing a test
An exam, X-rays or a scan?
Each method answers a different question. Your assessment is tailored to your individual needs.
Clinical examinationThe first step
Your dentist reviews your concerns and checks your teeth, gums and bite, then determines what information is needed to make a clinical decision.
Intraoral X-raysA tooth or a specific area
These images help assess an individual tooth or area. Bitewing X-rays show, among other things, the spaces between teeth and the level of bone between them. The number of images depends on the clinical question.
i-CAT cone beam CT3D imaging when indicated
Three-dimensional images of the teeth and bone. A scan may be needed for implant planning, oral surgery or complex root canal treatment when additional information is required.
iTero optical scanningA digital model of your teeth
Creates a digital model of your teeth for treatment planning. It uses optical technology without X-rays. It does not replace X-ray imaging when that is clinically necessary.
Not every patient needs a cone beam CT scan or a full series of X-rays. If existing images provide enough information, repeat imaging may not be necessary.
Clinical assessment
From findings to a treatment plan.
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Bring the information togetherExamination findings, your concerns and test results.
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Explain the findingsWhat we found and how it affects your treatment options.
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Plan the next stepsWhat to do next, in what order and with which priorities.
Preparing for your appointment
Start with the information you already have.
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Tell us what concerns you
Your symptoms, how long you have had them and any previous treatment.
Discuss the assessment
Your dentist explains which tests are needed and what questions they can answer.
Discuss the findings and recommendations at your consultation. For complex cases, dentists from different specialties may contribute to your plan.
Fees · World Class
Individual diagnostic tests.
Starting fees for specific items on our price list. The scope of your assessment is determined after examination.
Bitewing X-rays (4)One set of four images
iTero orthodontic treatment simulationOne computerized treatment outcome simulation
i-CAT cone beam CT
Your dentist determines the area and scope of the scan. Ask about the fee for your prescribed assessment when booking.
CT scans and other diagnostic feesThe fees shown are for World Class care. Our full list of services and American Standard fees is available in the clinic's price list.
Before your assessment
Common questions.
Do I need X-rays at every checkup?
There is no standard set of X-rays for every patient. The recommendation depends on your examination, symptoms, risk of dental disease and previous imaging.
Can I bring my own X-rays?
Yes. Bring any existing images. Your dentist will assess their quality and relevance to your current needs; repeat imaging may not be necessary.
How is radiation exposure considered?
X-ray imaging is prescribed when it is expected to benefit diagnosis and treatment. The method, area and scope are selected according to clinical need.
Is cone beam CT always more useful than bitewing X-rays?
These methods answer different questions. A 3D scan is not automatically prescribed in place of a bitewing or periapical X-ray. The choice depends on the diagnostic question and whether the available information is sufficient.
Discuss your concerns with a dentist.
Start with an examination. If more information is needed, your dentist will explain the purpose of each recommended test.
Contraindications may apply. A specialist consultation is required.