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CT Facial Bones

Last Updated: 2026-01-01 Author:

  • 1. Clinical Summary

    Series Phase Coverage
    Facial Bones Non-contrast Frontal sinus to Mandible
    • Facial trauma
    • Orbital fractures
    • Zygoma fractures
    • Nasal fractures
    • Mandible fractures

  • 2. Patient Prep

    • Position: Supine head-first
    • NPO Status: N/A

  • 3. IV Contrast & Injection

    No Intravenous Contrast

    This protocol does not require IV contrast administration.

  • 4. Special Notes

    • Frontal sinus to mandible. Submillimeter for 3D. Axial acquisition with multiplanar reformats. Remove dentures
    • Additional Recons: 3D surface rendering. Document Le Fort if present. Orbital floor assessment
    • Remove all facial metal. Dentures out

    Safety First

    • Renal Function: N/A
    • Allergy: N/A
    • Le Fort classification. Orbital floor. Zygoma. Nasal bones. Mandible. NOE complex. 3D for surgical planning
    • Remove dentures and facial metal
Series Name Start Location End Location Delay Slice Thickness Notes
Scout Frontal sinus Mandible N/A N/A Lateral
Facial Bones Frontal sinus Mandible N/A 0.625 mm Submillimeter for 3D
Plane Acquisition FOV Thickness/Increment Kernel IR Strength Notes
Axial Face Face 1.25 mm/1 mm Bone N/A Axial bone windows
Coronal Face Face 1.25 mm/1 mm Bone N/A Coronal face
Sagittal Face Midface 2 mm/1.5 mm Bone N/A Sagittal midline
3D Face Facial bones 0.625 mm source Bone N/A 3D surface rendering