CBCT Scans and 3D Dental Imaging in Edinburgh
Refer your patients for cone beam CT imaging at our Meadow Place practice. Fast, accurate 3D imaging for implant planning, endodontics, sinus assessment, and more, right in the heart of Edinburgh.
OVERVIEW
Citrus Dental Care at 1 Meadow Place, Edinburgh EH9 1JZ offers CBCT scanning and OPG imaging for dental referrals. Scans are available for implant planning, endodontics, sinus lift assessment, zygomatic implant planning, and other clinical indications. OPG scans cost £48. Sectional CBCT costs £115. Upper or lower jaw CBCT costs £165 each. Dual arch CBCT costs £225. Radiology reports prepared by a GDC-registered clinician with appropriate qualifications are available at £110, delivered by email within 10 working days. Referrers must hold at least Level 1 CBCT training. Call 0131 285 3308 or refer online.
Advanced 3D Imaging at Citrus Dental Care
We’ve invested in cone beam CT technology at our Meadow Place practice to support the wider Edinburgh dental community with high-quality 3D imaging for cases where conventional radiography isn’t enough.
Whether you need a full arch scan for implant treatment planning, a sectional CBCT for a complex endo case, or an OPG for a straightforward overview, we can accommodate your referral quickly and efficiently. Our practice is centrally located, easy for your patients to reach, and set up to turn referrals around with minimum disruption to their time.
Radiology reports are available from a UK GDC-registered clinician with appropriate qualifications, normally delivered by email within 10 working days of the scan.
Imaging Available and Fees
Scan Type | Fee |
OPG (orthopantomogram) | £48 |
Sectional CBCT | £115 |
Upper Jaw (Maxilla) CBCT | £165 |
Lower Jaw (Mandible) CBCT | £165 |
Dual Arch CBCT | £225 |
Dual Arch CBCT with Zygomatic View | £225 |
Radiology Report (optional) | £110 |
Fees are charged to the patient on the day of the scan. Radiology reports are prepared by a GDC-registered clinician with appropriate qualifications and delivered by email within 10 working days.
We accept referrals for the following clinical indications.
Your check-up at Citrus covers more ground than you might expect.
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1Implant planningCBCT imaging provides the precise bone volume, density, and anatomical detail needed for safe and predictable implant placement. Essential for cases involving proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve, the maxillary sinus, or limited bone volume.
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2Endodontics3D imaging reveals root canal morphology, periapical pathology, root fractures, and resorption that 2D radiography routinely misses. Invaluable for complex endo cases, retreatments, and cases where the cause of symptoms isn't clear from periapicals alone.
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3Sinus lift assessmentPre-surgical evaluation of sinus anatomy, membrane thickness, and available bone height for patients requiring sinus augmentation before implant placement.
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4Zygomatic implantsAssessment of zygomatic anatomy for patients with severely resorbed maxillae being considered for zygomatic implant treatment.
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5Other indicationsIf you have a case that falls outside the above categories, contact us on 0131 285 3308 and we can discuss whether CBCT is appropriate and which scan type best suits the clinical need.
Do You Need a Radiology Report?
CBCT scans require clinical evaluation by a person with Level 2 CBCT training. When you refer a patient, you have two options.
With a report (£110): Our report is prepared by a UK GDC-registered clinician with appropriate qualifications and will normally be delivered by email within 10 working days of the scan. This is the straightforward option if you don’t hold Level 2 training yourself, or if you want a second clinical opinion on a complex case.
Without a report: You’re welcome to receive the scan data without a report, provided you either hold Level 2 CBCT training yourself or have arranged for the scan to be evaluated by another appropriately qualified person. This is your responsibility as the referring clinician under IRMER regulations.
We’d strongly recommend the report option for most referrers, particularly for complex implant or endo cases where a formal radiological assessment adds genuine clinical value.
Referring a Patient to Citrus
Referring a patient is straightforward. Complete the online referral form below, providing the patient’s details, the scan type required, your clinical justification, and your own details as the referring clinician.
A few things to note before you refer.
You must hold at least Level 1 CBCT training to refer a patient for a CBCT scan. This requirement does not apply to OPG referrals. If this is your first CBCT referral to us, please email a copy of your Level 1 certificate to info@citrusdentalcare.co.uk alongside your referral.
By submitting a referral you are accepting our Service Level Agreement. Please read the SLA before your first referral and tick the confirmation box on the form.
If you’re not sure which scan type is appropriate for your patient’s clinical situation, give us a call on **0131 285 3308** and we’ll talk it through.
No sure where to begin? Just give us a ring.
Why Edinburgh Dentists Refer to Us
Central Edinburgh location
We're on Meadow Place, two minutes from The Meadows, and straightforward to reach from across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Easy parking for your patients on Melville Drive.
Fast turnaround
Scans are available promptly and we'll keep disruption to your patient's schedule to a minimum.
Qualified reporting
Our radiology reports are prepared by a GDC-registered clinician with appropriate qualifications, not an automated system. You'll receive a proper clinical report you can act on with confidence.
Implant expertise on site
Dr Fotis Bousis holds a Masters degree in Implant Dentistry and uses CBCT imaging as part of his own implant planning workflow. If your patient's case is complex and you'd like a clinical conversation before or after the scan, we're happy to help.
REGISTRATION
Register With Citrus Dental Care
New to the area, returning after a while away, or just finally getting round to that appointment you’ve been putting off. You’re welcome here and registering is straightforward.
Here’s what you get when you join us:
- Free NHS check-ups for all registered patients
- Same-day emergency appointments when you need them
- A friendly, consistent team who gets to know you
- Membership plans from £22.50 a month
- 0% finance on private treatment through Tabeo
- Gentle, unhurried care at whatever pace suits you
NHS patients are very welcome. We’re currently accepting new NHS registrations alongside private patients, which we know isn’t something every Edinburgh practice can say right now.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About CBCT Scan
You need at least Level 1 CBCT training to refer a patient for a CBCT scan. No training requirement applies to OPG referrals. If this is your first CBCT referral to us, please email a copy of your Level 1 certificate to info@citrusdentalcare.co.uk.
Radiology reports are prepared by a UK GDC-registered clinician with appropriate qualifications. Reports are delivered by email within 10 working days of the scan. If you choose not to request a report, responsibility for clinical evaluation sits with you as the referring clinician, in line with IRMER regulations.
Under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations, CBCT scans must be clinically justified and evaluated by a person with Level 2 CBCT training. If you don't hold Level 2 training yourself, you should either request a report from us or arrange evaluation by another qualified person.
Contact us on 0131 285 3308 to discuss availability. We aim to accommodate referrals promptly.
Yes. OPG referrals are welcome and no CBCT training is required. The fee is £48.
You'll be asked to indicate on the referral form whether pregnancy is possible. This is a mandatory field for radiation safety purposes. We'll manage the referral appropriately based on your response.
Scan data will be provided to you directly. If you've requested a radiology report it will arrive by email within 10 working days of the scan.
