CBCT Imaging (Dental Cone Beam)
Advanced 3D dental imaging for precise diagnostics and treatment planning.
What to know
CBCT Imaging (Dental Cone Beam), explained.
What it is, how it works and how it helps, in plain words.
Cone beam computed tomography, or CBCT, is a specialized X-ray that creates a three-dimensional view of your teeth, jawbone, nerves, and sinuses. Unlike a standard dental X-ray, which produces a flat image, CBCT lets your dentist examine these structures from every angle.
You sit or stand still while the scanner arm makes a single rotation around your head, which takes less than a minute for most scans. Software then assembles the captured images into a 3D model your dentist can rotate, section, and measure on screen.
CBCT shows bone height and width, the exact path of nerves, and the shape of root canals, details a 2D image can miss. That makes it especially useful for planning implants, evaluating impacted wisdom teeth, diagnosing complex infections, and assessing the jaw joints.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Common questions about cbct imaging (dental cone beam).
A CBCT scan uses more radiation than a single dental X-ray but considerably less than a conventional medical CT scan. Your dentist recommends one only when the 3D information will meaningfully guide your diagnosis or treatment.
A regular X-ray flattens everything into one plane, so overlapping structures can hide problems. CBCT is recommended when your dentist needs precise measurements or a clear view of nerves, sinuses, or bone, such as before implant placement or a complicated extraction.
It's open and quick, with no needles and no enclosed tube. You'll be asked to stay still and may bite gently on a small positioning guide while the arm rotates around you.
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