How much does a CBCT scan cost in Fountain Valley?
A CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) 3D scan in Orange County typically runs $250 to $500. CBCT is the standard imaging used for implant planning, complex wisdom teeth evaluation, root canal diagnosis on hard cases, and TMJ workups.
Unlike a 2D X-ray, CBCT shows your jaw and teeth in three dimensions, which is what makes accurate implant placement and bone evaluation possible. We use CBCT only when the case requires it, and we explain why before any scan is taken.
Standard CBCT for implant planning, surgical evaluation, or focused diagnostic imaging at the listed range. Scans bundled into a treatment plan (such as an implant case) are typically included in the case fee rather than billed separately.
These are typical Orange County ranges, not a quote. Your actual cost depends on your specific case and is confirmed at consultation.
Many PPO plans provide partial coverage for preventive, restorative, and some surgical procedures, but coverage depends on your specific plan, exclusions, waiting periods, annual maximum, and medical necessity rules. For a case in the typical range, that often means the difference between thousands out-of-pocket and a few hundred. Cosmetic-only work varies more, and the specifics for this procedure are in the breakdown below.
If you do not currently have PPO coverage and expect significant treatment, a PPO plan may reduce out-of-pocket cost. We can explain which plans we work with and what questions to ask before choosing coverage.
Either way, we bundle the procedure fee, the insurance application, and any financing into a single written estimate before treatment is scheduled. Clear estimates before treatment.
- Many plans don't reimburse CBCT separately, treating it as bundled into the procedure it supports.
- Some plans cover CBCT under medical (not dental) when it's used for surgical planning.
- Pre-authorization with clinical justification is common.
Typical PPO behavior, not your specific plan. We verify your actual benefits before any treatment is scheduled.
PPO coverage on CBCT is variable. Some plans cover CBCT at 50 to 80 percent under the diagnostic imaging benefit, especially when it is medically necessary for surgical or implant planning. Other plans treat CBCT as outside the routine imaging benefit and require it to be self-pay.
We check your specific plan's coverage before scheduling and explain the out-of-pocket portion in advance.
We accept PPO plans, credit cards, HSA and FSA funds, and CareCredit financing. A CBCT scan is a single visit, usually under 15 minutes. Self-pay patients have access to transparent pricing for the scan and a written report.
For planned treatment, we confirm the estimate in writing before you commit. You see expected insurance coverage, your estimated portion, and financing options. We’d rather you walk in understanding the picture than discover something at the front desk afterward.
Last updated: June 2026. These ranges are educational estimates, not a quote. Actual cost depends on diagnosis, materials, treatment sequence, insurance plan, annual maximum, exclusions, deductibles, and claim processing. Insurance estimates are not guarantees — final payment is determined by the insurance carrier after claim processing.
We confirm the full plan and your insurance coverage before any treatment is scheduled. No pressure to commit on the first visit.