What is it?
Dental Scan or Dental CT is a Computed Tomography (CT) technique specially developed for the study of teeth, allowing images to be acquired of the upper and lower jaws so that all structures can be analyzed.
It is often also referred to as Maxillary CT.
For which cases is it indicated?
Using the appropriate software program, dental CT scans allow full-size reconstructions, including panoramic views, which enable surgical planning through quantitative and qualitative assessment of the bone, in the case of dental implants for oral rehabilitation, guiding the dentist in the safe and rapid placement of the implants (angulation, height and thickness).
Dental CT also allows the dentist to determine whether or not there are any anomalies that could limit or even prevent therapeutic intervention, determining the correct location of vital anatomical structures (which often vary between individuals), so as not to invade them.
They also guide the therapy to be applied, particularly in bone remodeling when there is already marked bone atrophy, especially in people with recent tooth loss.
It is also used to study congenital dental anomalies and oro-dental pathology, including tumors.
Guidance during Dental CT
Dental CT scans are sometimes carried out using guides provided by the dentist.
You should inform the technician carrying out the examination of their placement during the examination.
During the dental CT scan, the patient must cooperate and remain immobile during the examination.
Agreements and Prices of Dental CT
- SNS / ARS (the user does not pay any fee if they have their CT scan done at the NRD with a prescription from the Health Center);
- ADSE (user only pays the co-payment, usually 14€), IASFA, ADM GNR, SAD PSP;
- Insurers: Médis, Multicare, Advance Care, Allianz, Saúde Prime, Future HealthCare, SS CGD, SAMS Quadros, SAMS, Montepio, RNA, Generali, Mudum, MGEN, Aegon, Vitória, Una Seguros, other insurers.
- Health plans: Medicare, Saúde Prime, Future HealthCare, Continente Wells, ACP, other health plans.
The price varies depending on the health system or insurance you want to use. Learn more about CT price.
Where to do it?
Dental CT scans can be done at the NRD, at the following address: Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, nº 11-B, r/c, 1070 – 060 Lisboa (Next to Praça de Espanha)
