3D Cone-Beam CT Scan (Dental)

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…