Cone Beam scans do not require any specific preparation. You will be asked to remove hearing aids, dental plates, and jewellery from your head and neck before your scan. 

Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment with your Medicare card and/or concession card, your referral, and any previous scans. If you have a child aged 6 or under, they must be supervised by an adult other than the patient. 

A radiographer will conduct your Cone Beam scan. The radiographer will guide your head into position. The Cone Beam scanner will rotate around your head, and you will need to remain still for the duration of the scan. 

Our Cone Beam machines are capable of ultra-low-dose imaging, so we produce high-quality images at truly low dose levels. Health experts feel the risk to your health from this is very small and the benefits of the diagnostic information obtained usually outweigh any potential risks. No radiation remains in your body after the scan.

If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, please let your doctor and our staff know, as the radiation dose can potentially affect an unborn baby.

While Cone Beam is an invaluable technique, there may be other modalities such as multi-slice CT, MRI or ultrasound, which may be more appropriate for your situation.
 

The cost of your scan depends on several factors, and our friendly Customer Service Team will be able to advise you of all costs involved with your Cone Beam, including any out-of-pocket costs (if relevant).