Bottom Line Up Front
A CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) scan gives your dentist a complete 3D view of your teeth, jawbone, sinuses, and nerve pathways. It costs $50–$150 at a local imaging center. Sending this scan to a Colombian clinic before you travel is the single most important step in planning dental tourism — it allows for an accurate treatment plan, precise pricing, and eliminates costly surprises on arrival.
Too many dental tourists fly to another country with nothing more than a set of selfie photos and a vague idea of what they need. They arrive, get a scan, and discover that the treatment plan (and price) is different from what they expected. Sometimes significantly different. A bone graft that was not anticipated, a root canal that was not planned for, an extraction that changes the restoration approach — all of these can be identified in advance with proper imaging.
Types of Dental Imaging
| Type | What It Shows | When It's Needed | Local Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periapical X-ray | Single tooth, root, surrounding bone | Specific tooth evaluation | $10–$30 |
| Panoramic (OPG) | All teeth, both jaws, sinuses, TMJ | General overview; basic planning | $25–$75 |
| CBCT (3D scan) | Full 3D volume: bone density, nerve locations, sinus floors, pathology | Implant planning, complex cases, surgery | $50–$150 |
| Intraoral scan | Digital 3D model of tooth surfaces | Veneer/crown design, aligners | Usually done in-clinic |
Virtual Consultation Workflow
Step 1: Get a CBCT scan at any local imaging center (your dentist can refer you, or many imaging centers accept walk-ins). Step 2: Email the DICOM files to the Colombian clinic (they will provide upload instructions). Step 3: Schedule a 20–30 minute video consultation where the dentist reviews your scan with you on screen and walks through the treatment plan. Step 4: Receive a written treatment plan with itemized pricing. Step 5: Only then book your flights.
Start with a Scan
Get your CBCT scan locally and send it to us. We'll connect you with a Colombian dentist for a virtual treatment plan — no guessing, no surprises.
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