Our largest scan · Great Barr, Birmingham
Large CBCT scan (16 × 9 cm): both jaws in one 3D scan
Our largest CBCT scan covers an area 16 cm wide and 9 cm high. That is enough to image the upper and lower jaws together in a single 3D scan, so your dentist can plan treatment across the whole mouth. Anyone can book online, and you see the price as you go.
- GDC regulated
- CQC registered
- IRMER-compliant
Prices
- CBCT scan, per arch (both jaws = two arches)£139 per arch
- Radiology report (optional)£115
At a glance: 16 cm wide × 9 cm high · both jaws and both jaw joints in one scan · £139 per arch (£278 for both jaws) · files sent as plain DICOM by download link · 341 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7AP.
Quick answers
- How big is the scan? Up to 16 cm wide by 9 cm high: our largest field of view (FOV).
- Can you do my scan? If you have been asked for a large FOV, full-arch, dual-arch or full-mouth CBCT, both jaws, both TMJs or an airway scan, and the area fits in 16 × 9 cm, yes.
- Who can request it? Patients (with or without a dentist), general dentists, implant dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons and maxillofacial (max-fax) surgeons.
- How much? £278 for both jaws (£139 per arch); radiology report optional at £115.
- Where? 341 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7AP, easy to reach from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich and across the West Midlands.
- How do I get the scan? Plain DICOM files by Google Drive download link, usually the same day.
What a 16 × 9 cm scan covers
The “field of view” is the size of the area the scanner captures. Ours goes up to 16 cm wide by 9 cm high on our Vatech scanner, which takes in:
- Both jaws in one scan: the full upper and lower arches, every tooth and the bone that supports them.
- Nerves and sinuses: the nerve canal in the lower jaw and the floor of the sinuses above the upper back teeth.
- Both jaw joints (TMJs): the scan is wide enough to include the left and right joints together.
- The airway: when an airway assessment is needed, we adjust the scan settings to capture it.
Your dentist can scroll through the 3D volume slice by slice in any direction, measure bone and plan treatment across the whole mouth.
Who needs a large scan?
A large scan is used when the treatment or the question involves both jaws or a wide area, for example:
- Full-arch implant planning (for example All-on-4 or All-on-6)
- Several implants in different parts of the mouth
- Impacted teeth and canines, especially more than one
- Orthodontic planning, and oral and maxillofacial (max-fax) surgical planning
- Jaw joint (TMJ) assessment of the bone, both sides in one scan
- Airway assessment
- Cysts, lesions and other pathology that may extend across the jaw
For one tooth or a single implant site, a smaller scan is usually the right choice. See CBCT for implants, wisdom teeth scans, CBCT for orthodontics and TMJ scans.
Large scan, smaller scan or OPG?
| Large CBCT (16 × 9 cm) | Smaller CBCT | OPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area | Both jaws in one 3D scan | A few teeth, one area or one jaw | All teeth and both jaws in one flat image |
| Detail | 3D, viewable in any direction | 3D, viewable in any direction | 2D overview only |
| Typical use | Full-arch implants, multiple impacted teeth, wide pathology | Single implant, one tooth, root canal | General check, starting point |
| Price | £278 (two arches) | £139 per arch | £79 |
More detail: CBCT vs OPG.
Radiation: only when it is justified
Any X-ray scan involves a small dose of radiation, and a larger field of view generally means a higher dose than a smaller one. That is why every scan is justified by a dentist first, and why we use the smallest field of view that answers the clinical question, following IRMER regulations and the ALARA principle (as low as reasonably achievable). A large scan is only taken when the information is needed for your treatment. Read more about radiation safety.
Prices
Large CBCT, both jaws
£278
Charged per arch at £139 per arch; both jaws count as two arches.
No referring dentist?
£54
A short consultation with one of our dentists, so the scan can be justified.
Radiology report (optional)
£115
A formal report by a radiologist, useful for complex and implant cases.
Booking a specific appointment online takes a £30 deposit, which comes off your fee on the day. See the full price list.
How to book
Anyone can use our online form: patients, with or without a dentist, and dentists referring a patient. It asks a few questions, shows the prices as you go and lets you pick an appointment time. Dentists can refer without paying online.
Your scan files
We send every scan as plain DICOM files through a Google Drive download link. DICOM is the open standard for medical images, so the files work in any DICOM viewer and in dental planning software. Our guide explains how to open your scan files, starting with DentiSlice, a free viewer that runs in your web browser.
Where we are
341 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7AP.
Large CBCT scan: FAQs
How big is your largest CBCT scan?
Our largest field of view (FOV) is 16 cm wide by 9 cm high, on our Vatech scanner. That covers both jaws, both jaw joints (TMJs) and the airway in one 3D scan. Small and medium fields of view are also available when only one area or one jaw is needed.
Can you do my scan? My surgeon or dentist has asked for a large FOV CBCT.
Most likely, yes. If your request is for a large or full-arch CBCT, both jaws, a dual-arch or full-mouth scan, both TMJs or an airway scan, and the area fits within 16 × 9 cm, we can do it. Book or refer online with the request attached: we check every referral before you attend and will tell you if a different field of view is needed.
Do you take referrals from maxillofacial (max-fax) and oral surgeons?
Yes. Referrals are welcome from maxillofacial and oral surgeons, implant dentists, orthodontists and general dentists. Our 16 × 9 cm scan is often enough for dental treatment planning and for some maxillofacial surgery planning. State the region and the clinical question on the online referral, and add a radiology report if you want one.
Do I need a referral to book?
No. Anyone can book online. Every scan must be justified by a dentist, so if you do not have one, the form adds a short consultation (£54) with one of our dentists.
How long does the scan take, and when do I get the files?
The scan itself usually takes under 20 seconds, and the appointment around 10–15 minutes. Same-week, often same-day, appointments are available. The files usually go out the same day; complex cases can take up to 24 hours.
What does a 16 × 9 cm CBCT scan show?
Both jaws in one 3D scan: the upper and lower teeth, the bone around them, the position of the nerves, the lower part of the sinuses and both jaw joints. With adjusted settings it can also capture the airway. Your dentist can scroll through it slice by slice in any direction.
Do I need a large scan, or would a smaller one do?
Every scan must be justified, and the rule is to scan the smallest area that answers the question. A single implant site or one tooth usually needs only a small scan. A large scan is chosen when treatment involves both jaws or a wide area, for example full-arch implants. Your dentist’s referral tells us which size is needed, and we confirm it before you attend.
How much does a large CBCT scan cost?
CBCT is charged at £139 per arch. A scan of both jaws counts as two arches: £278. If you have no referring dentist, a short consultation (£54) is added so the scan can be justified. A formal radiology report is optional (£115). See all prices.
Can you scan my airway?
Yes. When an airway assessment is needed, we adjust the scan settings so the airway is captured. A CBCT shows the shape and size of the airway at the moment of the scan. It does not diagnose snoring or sleep apnoea on its own: that needs a sleep study, so speak to your GP if you are worried about your breathing at night. A formal report from a radiologist (£115) can be added.
How will I receive my scan?
We send it as plain DICOM files, the open standard for medical images, through a Google Drive download link. DICOM works with any DICOM viewer and with dental planning software. Our guide shows how to open your scan files, including a free viewer that runs in your web browser.
Ready to arrange a CBCT or OPG scan?
Book online in a few minutes, or call us if you are not sure which scan you need. Dentists can refer with the same form.