3D Inferior Alveolar & Lingual Nerve Mapping
Shows whether hooked or curved third-molar roots indent the nerve canal (buccal, lingual, or inter-radicular), helping surgeons prevent lip or chin numbness.
Impacted Third Molars · Nerve & Sinus Safety 4.9 ★ (46 Google reviews)3D CBCT Scan for Impacted Wisdom Teeth in Santa Monica & LA
$49 per scan · 1-min DICOM delivery included Save vs. $200–$380 at oral surgery offices
Planmeca Viso® G7 Ultra Low Dose™
See the exact 3D relationship between impacted wisdom tooth roots, the mandibular nerve canal, and maxillary sinuses for a flat $49 — Ultra Low Dose™ imaging sent to your oral surgeon in 1 minute.
1304 15th St, Suite 314, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Mon-Sat, 9AM-6PM · ~12–15 seconds · Ultra Low Dose™ protocol
Diagnostic Precision · Wisdom Teeth
Why oral surgeons order 3D CBCT when wisdom teeth overlap the nerve on 2D X-rays
On a flat 2D panoramic X-ray, lower wisdom tooth roots often appear superimposed over the inferior alveolar nerve. A 3D CBCT scan reveals whether the nerve actually touches, passes between, or sits safely to the side of the roots.
Scan Protocol Summary
- Field of View: Ø 10×10 cm to Ø 16×10 cm Bilateral Third-Molar & Nerve Canal 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)
Maxillary Sinus Floor & Root Proximity
Clarifies whether upper wisdom teeth extend into the maxillary sinus cavity or sit adjacent to second-molar roots before extraction.
Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ for Teens & Young Adults
Reduces effective radiation dose by up to 77% compared to standard CBCT modes while preserving crisp cortical bone and root apex detail.
How your 5-minute scan visit works
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Same-day & Saturday slots that fit school or work schedules
Open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at 1304 15th St, Suite 314 — ideal before an upcoming oral surgery consultation.
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Open, comfortable standing or seated scan (zero claustrophobia)
No enclosed hospital tunnel and nothing bulky placed deep in the back of the mouth — great for patients with a strong gag reflex or jaw soreness.
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Instant delivery to your oral & maxillofacial surgeon
Uncompressed DICOM and viewer access arrive in your surgeon’s email within ~1 minute. Payment is flat $49 at checkout with a standard terminal receipt provided.
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 RomexisDolphin 3DInvivo / AnatomageCarestream CS 3DOnDemand3DMac & Windows DICOM Viewers
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
Wisdom Teeth 3D CBCT Scan — Common Questions
Why did my oral surgeon ask for a CBCT scan after taking a panoramic X-ray?
When a 2D panoramic X-ray shows wisdom tooth roots overlapping the mandibular nerve canal or darkening at the root tips, a 3D CBCT scan shows the exact left-to-right position of the nerve so your surgeon can plan the safest extraction angle.
Is a wisdom teeth 3D scan safe for teenagers and college students?
Yes. Our Planmeca Viso G7 uses Planmeca Ultra Low Dose technology, which lowers CBCT radiation by up to 77% without sacrificing diagnostic clarity of the nerve canal and root tips.
How much does a wisdom teeth CBCT scan cost without dental insurance?
It is a flat $49 price per scan (major cards, Apple Pay, or cash) with a standard terminal receipt and zero surprise markups, including instant digital delivery to your surgeon.
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.
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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 Wisdom Teeth 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.