Dental X-Rays and Scans Required Before Visiting India for Implants

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 Dental X-Rays and Scans Required Before Visiting India for Implants

Planning to travel to India for dental implant treatment? Excellent choice — India offers world-class care, advanced technology, and highly skilled implantologists at just a fraction of Western costs.

But before your trip, one important step can make your treatment smoother and faster — sharing your dental X-rays and scans in advance.

Here’s a quick guide on the types of X-rays and scans you’ll need before coming to India for dental implants.

1. Why Dental X-Rays and Scans Are Important

Dental implants require precise planning to ensure:

  • Proper implant placement and angulation

  • Sufficient bone support for stability

  • Safe distance from sinuses and nerves

Sending your scans beforehand helps your dentist create a customized treatment plan — saving you time and ensuring a predictable outcome.

2. Essential X-Rays and Scans to Send Before Your Visit

a) OPG (Orthopantomogram)

An OPG is a panoramic X-ray that shows all your teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures in one image.
It helps the dentist assess:

  • Missing teeth

  • Bone level and density

  • Jaw alignment and nerve position

🩻 When to take it: Ideally 1–3 months before your visit
📤 How to send: Email or upload a clear digital copy (JPEG/PDF) to your chosen clinic.

b) CBCT (Cone Beam CT Scan)

A CBCT scan is a 3D imaging technique that gives a complete view of your jawbone and surrounding anatomy.
It is crucial for:

  • Planning implant angles and depth

  • Detecting bone loss or sinus issues

  • Measuring exact implant positions

🧠 Why it matters: CBCT ensures 100% accuracy and allows for computer-guided implant surgery, minimizing risk and recovery time.

c) Intraoral Photographs

High-quality mouth and smile photos help your dentist understand your smile line, gum health, and aesthetic preferences.
You can take them using your smartphone with good lighting.

📸 Include:

  • Full smile (front view)

  • Close-up of upper and lower teeth

  • Side profiles

3. Optional Scans (If Advised by Dentist)

  • Periapical X-rays: For detailed images of individual teeth.

  • Cephalometric X-rays: For jaw relation analysis (used in full-mouth or orthodontic cases).

4. Benefits of Sending Scans in Advance

  • Get an accurate cost estimate before traveling.

  • Plan your treatment duration and stay.

  • Avoid unnecessary delays after arrival.

  • Allow your dentist to pre-order implants or materials suited to your case.

5. How Dentes Clinic Simplifies the Process

At Dentes Clinic, Madurai, we make international implant care effortless.
Simply share your OPG, CBCT scan, and dental photos via email or WhatsApp, and our implant specialists will:

  • Evaluate your case

  • Share a personalized treatment plan

  • Help you schedule your visit

📍 East Veli Street – 8098004142
📍 Bypass Road – 8667733244

✨ Start your implant journey with precision and confidence — even before you board your flight to India

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