Description
Test Preparation
Fasting:
o Not usually required, unless advised by your doctor for specific cases.
Clothing & Accessories:
o Wear comfortable clothing; a gown may be provided if needed.
o Remove all metallic objects from the head and neck area, including:
Earrings
Necklaces
Hairpins
Dentures (if applicable)
Hearing aids
Inform the Radiologist If:
o You are pregnant or may be pregnant
o You’ve had recent surgery, implants, or injury in the jaw or neck
During the Procedure:
o You will be asked to sit or lie down in an oblique position, with your head tilted or rotated to allow a side angle of the jaw.
o The X-ray beam is directed at the submandibular area from an angle to better visualize the
