Bilateral TMJ Condyle & Glenoid Fossa Evaluation
Displays condylar flattening, osteophytes, subchondral sclerosis, erosive changes, and joint space symmetry on both sides simultaneously.
Bilateral Condyles · 3D Upper Airway Volume 4.9 ★ (46 Google reviews)TMJ Joint & Airway 3D CBCT Imaging in Santa Monica & LA ($49)
$49 per scan · 1-min DICOM delivery included Save vs. $300–$550 at craniofacial imaging labs
Planmeca Viso® G7 Ultra Low Dose™
Full-view Planmeca Viso® G7 3D imaging of both temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and the pharyngeal airway for jaw pain, clicking, bite changes, and dental sleep medicine — flat $49 per scan.
1304 15th St, Suite 314, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Mon-Sat, 9AM-6PM · Single smooth pass · Ultra Low Dose™
Diagnostic Precision · TMJ & Airway
Why TMJ, prosthodontic, and sleep dentists order large-FOV 3D CBCT
Most small office CBCT units cannot capture both left and right jaw joints plus the full upper airway in a single natural-posture volume. The flagship Planmeca Viso® G7 images up to Ø 30×30 cm effortlessly.
Scan Protocol Summary
- Field of View: Up to Ø 30×30 cm Full Craniofacial, Bilateral TMJ & Pharyngeal Airway FOV
- Transparent Price: $49 per scan (3D CBCT or 2D panoramic priced separately)
- Included Delivery: Uncompressed DICOM + viewer emailed to your dentist in ~1 minute
- Optional Add-ons: USB flash drive (+$10) · Written radiology report (+$150)
3D Pharyngeal Airway Cross-Section & Volume Analysis
Captures upright natural-head-position airway anatomy (nasopharynx, oropharynx, minimum cross-sectional area) for sleep apnea oral appliance and airway-focused orthodontic planning.
Sinus & Nasal Septum Context in One $49 Scan
Reveals turbinate hypertrophy, deviated nasal septum, and maxillary/ethmoid sinus patency alongside jaw and bite skeletal relationships.
How your 5-minute scan visit works
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Bring instructions from your TMJ, airway, or orthodontic specialist
Whether your doctor requests closed-bite habitual occlusion, open-mouth TMJ, or full craniofacial airway FOV, our technicians follow their exact protocol. (If two separate scans such as closed + open mouth are ordered, each scan is $49.)
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Natural upright positioning on Planmeca Viso® G7
Unlike lying flat in a medical CT (which alters soft-tissue airway collapse), you sit or stand naturally while occipital support keeps your jaw unconstrained.
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Optional board-certified oral & maxillofacial radiology report (+$150)
Your doctor gets the 3D DICOM in 1 minute included in $49, and if a formal written diagnostic radiology interpretation is needed for TMJ/airway/sinuses, it can be added for +$150.
100% Open DICOM Standard
Works with your doctor’s software
We are an imaging-only diagnostic center — we never compete with your dentist, and our files import seamlessly into:
Planmeca Romexis Airway & TMJDolphin 3D ImagingInvivo / Anatomage AirwayBeamReaders / Specialist RadiologyOnDemand3D3D Slicer / Horos
Finnish Engineering · Helsinki, Finland 
SL Dental uses flagship Finnish-made Planmeca Viso® G7 3D technology
With over 50 years of Finnish dental engineering excellence, the Planmeca Viso® G7 represents the pinnacle of cone beam 3D imaging. Because our Santa Monica center is 100% dedicated to diagnostic imaging, every patient benefits from hospital-grade 3D clarity at a flat $49 price.
Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ Protocol
Scientifically proven 3D imaging algorithms reduce effective patient radiation dose by up to 77% - often lower than a standard 2D panoramic X-ray - strictly adhering to the ALARA principle without sacrificing diagnostic detail.
Planmeca CALM™ & ARA™ Artifact Removal
Intelligent movement correction (CALM™) cancels out slight patient motion so retakes are rarely needed, while Metal Artifact Reduction (ARA™) eliminates streaks around existing crowns, bridges, and titanium implants.
Romexis® 3D Implantology & Universal DICOM
Creates ready-to-use 3D volumes for virtual implant placement, nerve tracing, and surgical guides in Planmeca Romexis®, NobelClinician, 3Shape, Blue Sky Plan, and all standard dental CAD/CAM suites.
5 Customizable 3D Fields of View (FOV)
From a single root canal to the entire craniofacial skull - all $49 per scan
Planmeca Viso® G7 adjusts the 3D volume freely from Ø 3×3 cm up to Ø 30×30 cm so your dentist gets the exact anatomy needed with minimal radiation exposure.
Ø 6 × 6 cm
Single Tooth & Endo
- Individual implant planning
- Wisdom teeth extraction
- High-resolution endodontics & root canals
Ø 12 × 10 cm
Optimal Dual-Jaw Teeth
- Complete upper & lower dental arches
- Planning multiple implants on both jaws
- Surgical guide & prosthetic design
Ø 17 × 17 cm
Full Jaw & Bilateral TMJ
- Full-arch implant rehabilitation
- Bilateral TMJ joint diagnostics
- Third molar & mandibular canal assessment
Ø 20 × 17 cm
Maxillofacial Complex
- Maxillary sinuses & nasal airway
- Orthognathic surgery planning
- Complex maxillofacial pathology
Ø 30 × 30 cm
Full Craniofacial Skull
- Sinusotomy & ENT diagnostics
- Comprehensive orthodontics & airways
- TMJ & craniofacial trauma assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
TMJ & Airway 3D CBCT Scan — Common Questions
Does SL Dental charge extra for a large full-skull or airway FOV scan?
No. Every single 3D CBCT scan is a flat $49 regardless of whether your doctor requests a focused Ø 6×6 cm view or a full craniofacial / bilateral TMJ / airway FOV up to Ø 30×30 cm. If your doctor orders two separate scans (for example, one closed-bite scan and a second open-mouth TMJ scan), each separate scan is $49.
Does CBCT replace an MRI for TMJ disc displacement?
3D CBCT is the gold standard for bony TMJ structures (condylar remodeling, arthritis, joint space, fossa anatomy), while MRI evaluates soft-tissue articular disc position. Many TMJ specialists start with a $49 3D CBCT to assess bone and airway anatomy.
Can I add a written radiologist report for my TMJ or airway scan?
Yes. Digital DICOM delivery to your dentist is included in the $49 scan fee, and an optional written interpretation report by an oral and maxillofacial radiologist is available for +$150.
Greater Los Angeles Coverage
All 32 LA drive-time guides Serving Patients & Dentists Across All LA Neighborhoods
One convenient Santa Monica location (15th St & Arizona Ave, easy garage parking) with 1-minute digital DICOM delivery back to dental offices across Los Angeles County.
Santa Monica ( Clinic HQ ) Brentwood · 8–12 minWestwood · 10–15 minWest LA / Sawtelle · 8–13 minPacific Palisades · 10–14 minVenice · 10–14 minMarina del Rey · 14–18 minMar Vista · 11–16 minPalms · 13–18 minCulver City · 15–20 minPlaya Vista · 16–22 minCentury City · 14–19 minBeverly Hills · 16–24 minMalibu · 20–28 minCheviot Hills / Beverlywood · 12–17 minWest Hollywood · 20–27 minMid-Wilshire / Fairfax · 18–26 minHollywood · 24–32 minKoreatown · 20–28 minDowntown LA · 22–32 minSilver Lake / Los Feliz · 26–35 minSherman Oaks · 18–26 minEncino / Tarzana · 20–28 minStudio City · 22–30 minVan Nuys / NoHo · 22–32 minWoodland Hills / Calabasas · 26–35 minBurbank · 28–36 minGlendale · 28–38 minPasadena · 32–40 minWestchester / LAX · 16–22 minInglewood / Hawthorne · 18–25 minManhattan Beach / El Segundo · 20–28 minTorrance / Redondo Beach · 25–34 min
Santa Monica · Greater Los Angeles
Your local dental imaging center
Conveniently located at 15th St & Arizona Ave near Wilshire Boulevard in medical Suite 314, with same-day and walk-in appointments available Monday through Saturday.
1304 15th St, Suite 314, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Monday-Saturday, 9AM-6PM
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Parking & Building Access
Easy arrival & direct elevator access to Suite 314
On-site underground garage
Drive-in entrance is on Arizona Ave (just around the corner from 15th St). Metered street parking is also available on 15th St & Arizona Ave.
Suite 314 · 3rd Floor
Take the lobby elevator to the 3rd floor. Suite 314 is immediately to your left as you step out of the elevator.
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Book your $49 TMJ & Airway scan in Santa Monica
Open Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM at 1304 15th St, Suite 314. Easy Arizona Ave garage parking & 1-minute digital DICOM delivery.