СВСТ CONSENT FORM
ACBCT scan, also known as a Cone Beam Computed Tomography, is an x-ray technique that produces 3-D images of your teeth that allows visualization or internal bony structures in cross-section rather than a s overlapping images typically produced ov conventional x-ray exams. CBCT scans are primarily used to visualize bony structures, such as teeth and your jaws, not soft tissue such as your tongue or lips. A dental CBCT will typically capture 3-4 teeth ni a region.
Advantages of a CBCT scan over conventional x-rays: A conventional x-ray of your mouth limits your dentist to a two-dimensional or 2D visualization. Diagnosis and treatment planning can require a more complete understanding of complex three-dimensional or 3D anatomy. Advantages of CBCT scans include:
A) Enhanced patient safety, more predictable outcomes, less discomfort, and faster treatments.
B) Greater chance for diagnosing conditions such as vertical root fractures and endodontic pathology that can be missed on conventional x-rays.
C) Greater chance of providing images and information which may result inthe patient avoiding unnecessary, and sometimes invasive, dental treatment.
Radiation: CBCT scans, like conventional x-rays, expose you to radiation. The amount of radiation you will be exposed to is the the equivalent to what you would receive from several days of normal background environmental radiation. The dose of radiation used is caretully controlled to ensure the smallest possible amount is used that will still give a useful result. However. all radiation is linked with a slightly higher risk of developing cancer (3 in 1,000,000). But the advantages of a CBCT scan outweigh this disadvantage.
Pregnancy: Woman who are pregnant should not undergo a CBCT scan due to the potential danger to fetus. Please tell the dentist if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant.
Diagnosis of non-dental conditions: While part of your anatomy beyond your month and jaw may be evident from the scan, your dentist may not be qualified to diagnose conditions that may be present in those areas. If any abnormalities, asymmetries, or common pathologic conditions are noted upon the CBCT scan, ti may become necessary to send the scan to an Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist for further diagnosis. CBCT scans cannot be relied upon to show soft tissue lesions, unless they have caused changes in the hard tissues (teeth or bone). Also, CBCT images may contain artifacts that can make interpretation difficult. By signing this form, you are acknowledging that your dentist may not be qualified to diagnose al conditions present, and that his/her liability only extends to the limits of the dental purpose of the scan and its interpretation for that purpose.
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM UNLESS YOU HAVE READ IT, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO ACCEPT THE RISKS AND ADVANTAGES NOTED
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