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The Dental CT Scan will provide your oral surgeon with crucial information about your dental anatomy.   The study is performed on our Dual Slice Helical CT scanner.   1.0 mm scans are performed through the mandible (lower jaw) or maxilla (upper jaw).

The information from the scans can then be reconstructed in any plane and presented three dimensionally.   The scan images are recorded on film and sent to your surgeon who will then analyze the images in preparation for your procedure.

The information provided by the helical dental scan is unique.   It is a virtual road map for the oral surgeon performing dental implants.   It allows precise measurement of bone thickness, which is critical for surgical success.   It demonstrates the location of nerves and the structures the surgeon must be aware of to avoid complications.   This information is not obtainable on ordinary dental x-rays.  

There is no preparation necessary, and there are no injections.   You will be placed on the CT exam table in a comfortable position.   It is not claustrophobic -- you are not in an enclosed space.   The actual scan time is only several minutes.   The images are reviewed by the radiologist and then sent to your oral surgeon.

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| 4D CT Reconstruction | Dental Scan | 4D Ultrasound | Nuclear Medicine | PET Scan | DEXA Bone Density | X-ray |

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Facts about services at AIC

1.     The only community-based, private-practice, physician-operated imaging facility in the Antelope Valley, just like any other private practice medical office.   Not belonging to any hospital or outside imaging network.   This means more personal and caring service.

2.     Films read locally and not transported outside the area nor are images electronically transmitted to a remote site in LA for reading.

3.     AIC was the first MRI-accredited site in the Antelope Valley ... approved by the American College of Radiology's MRI Accreditation Committee.

4.     Dr. Ray Hashemi is the only radiologist in the area with fellowship training in ALL aspects of MRI, including neuro and musculoskeletal MRI.

Why is AIC the PIONEER in advanced medical imaging in the Antelope Valley?

1.     AIC was the first to introduce a high-quality OPEN MRI (open-air or open-sided MRI) to the Antelope Valley (January 1998).

2.     AIC was the first to introduce Short-bore OPEN High-Field (1.5 Tesla) MRI to the Antelope Valley (January 1999).

3.    AIC was the first to introduce multi-slice CT (MSCT) to the Antelope Valley (August 1999); upgraded to a 16-slice CT in 2003.

4.     AIC was the first to introduce revolutionary 3D Ultrasound to the Antelope Valley (April 1999); upgraded to a GE 4D Ultrasound in 2004.

5.     AIC was the first to introduce a PET scanner to the Antelope Valley (July 1999).

6.     AIC was the first to achieve MRI Accreditation in the Antelope Valley (July 2000).