Frequently Asked Questions

How should I prepare?: The center advises avoiding calcium supplements for 24 hours, removing metal objects, and reporting pregnancy or recent contrast/barium examinations. Check with your clinician before changing prescribed supplements.
How long does it take?: The service guide estimates approximately 10–25 minutes, with no recovery time.
Why is it performed?: It helps assess bone health and estimate the risk of fractures.
What is a DEXA scan?: It uses very low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density, commonly in the spine and hips.
What happens during the scan?: You remain still and gently bite on a positioning guide while the image is captured.
Is fasting required?: No fasting is required. Remove glasses, jewelry and removable dentures before imaging.
Why is it requested?: It helps assess wisdom teeth, jaw structures and cysts and supports planning for braces, implants and extractions.
What is a panoramic dental X-ray?: It is a single, wide-view X-ray image of the teeth, upper and lower jaws and related structures.