Comparing dental MRI with low-dose CBCT for face and mouth imaging
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two types of imaging for dental and facial problems: a dental MRI (which uses magnets and no radiation) and a low-dose CBCT scan (a type of X-ray). If you have a face or mouth condition affecting soft tissue, or if you are a healthy volunteer, you may be able to help us see if MRI can replace the need for radiation-based scans.
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Who can take part
- You must be 3 years old or older
- You must have a suspected face or mouth problem that involves soft tissue (like gums, tongue, or cheeks), or be a healthy volunteer
- You must be willing to have an MRI scan (a painless imaging test that uses magnets, not radiation)
- You must be able to give consent yourself, or have a parent or guardian who can
- You cannot have severe claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces)
- You cannot have MRI-unsafe metal in your body, such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, shrapnel in the eyes, certain implants, or large tattoos
- You cannot have piercings that can't be removed
- You cannot be pregnant or suspect you might be
- You cannot have taken part in another research study within the last 30 days
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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