3D Cone-Beam CT Scan (Dental)

A three-dimensional cone-beam CT scan produced in the clinic's own diagnostic laboratory, giving a detailed view of the teeth, jawbone, nerves and sinuses. It is used to plan implant placement, assess wisdom teeth and bone volume, and investigate problems that flat X-rays cannot fully show. Having imaging on site means treatment can be planned accurately and without referral to an external radiology centre.

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a specialised dental scan that captures the jaws and teeth in three dimensions at relatively low radiation dose compared with medical CT. Unlike a conventional flat X-ray, a CBCT scan shows the height, width and shape of the bone, the exact position of nerves and sinuses, and the roots of teeth from every angle, which is essential information for planning surgery and complex treatment safely. At Dental Corner the scan is performed in the practice's own diagnostic centre, so imaging and treatment planning happen under one roof. The scan itself takes only a short time: the patient stays still while the scanner rotates around the head to build the 3D image, which the clinician then reviews on screen. CBCT is most often used to plan dental implants — measuring available bone and positioning implants away from vital structures — and to evaluate impacted wisdom teeth, assess the extent of infection or cysts, and inform endodontic and orthodontic treatment. The clinic also offers standard two-dimensional images, including periapical (point), panoramic and cephalometric X-rays, for routine diagnosis. Imaging is used when clinically justified to guide diagnosis and treatment; the dentist explains why a particular scan is recommended and what it shows. Having an in-house laboratory means patients avoid being referred elsewhere and the same records are used throughout their treatment.