3D CT Face and Cranium

What 3D imaging shows

• Complete bony architecture of the face and cranium
• Fine cracks, erosion, or thickening invisible on 2D X-rays
• Sinus, nasal airway, and orbital volumes in true proportions

Why choose Cadabams Diagnostics

• Ultra-low-dose protocols for children and follow-ups
• Same-day digital report within 2 working hours
• Free valet parking and wheelchair access at every centre

Technology behind 3D volumetric imaging

A cone-beam CT rotates 360° around the head, stacking thousands of thin “voxels” into a 3D cube. Sophisticated software then removes soft-tissue noise and reconstructs only the bone in three dimensions.

Difference from 2D CT & X-ray

Standard-dose 3D CT

Ideal for first-time trauma cases where maximum clarity is vital.

Low-dose 3D CT

• 30–50 % less radiation
• Designed for children, frequent follow-ups, or screening

• Bony integrity of facial bones (maxilla, mandible, zygoma)
• Cranial vault thickness & sutures
• Sinus & orbital volumes—airway or eye-socket narrowing
• Temporomandibular joint space and condylar position

• Generate pre-surgical 3D printing guides for titanium plates or dental implants
• Detect hidden fractures along the orbital floor or nasal septum
• Evaluate impacted teeth, cysts, or bone tumours before extraction

• Trauma & fracture assessment after road accidents or sports injuries
• Orthognathic & cosmetic surgical planning for jaw alignment or cheek implants
• Suspected craniofacial anomalies in newborns, teens, or adults

• Single 10-second scan—no need to hold breath long
• Crystal-clear isotropic resolution <0.5 mm in all directions
• Out-patient procedure: Walk in, scan, walk out—no recovery downtime

• Craniosynostosis (premature fusion of skull sutures)
• Complex facial fractures—Le Fort, zygomatic, orbital blow-out
• Temporomandibular joint disorders—erosion, dislocation, arthritis

Instructions

• Remove earrings, hairpins, hearing aids, and dentures
• No fasting required; enjoy breakfast or lunch as usual

Prerequisites

• Bring the clinical referral note from your doctor
• Fill in a short safety questionnaire at reception

Eligibility

• All age groups, from neonates to seniors
• Weight limit: 200 kg (scanner table capacity)

Procedure for Taking the Scan

1. Change into a gown if metal clothing cannot be removed
2. Sit or stand; chin rests on a soft support
3. Hold still for a 10-second rotation—no contrast injection needed

Caution Before Taking the Test

• Declare pregnancy or breastfeeding status
• Mention any contrast allergy history (rarely needed for bone imaging)

• Radiation dose: Equivalent to a 4-hour flight—lower with our paediatric low-dose protocol
• Contraindications: Pregnancy; certain cochlear or ferromagnetic implants may distort images (inform the technologist)