3D Cone-Beam CT Scan (CBCT)

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a dental 3D imaging technique that captures the teeth, jawbone, nerves and sinuses in three dimensions, giving far more information than a standard flat X-ray. Having this scan available on site allows the clinic to plan treatment precisely and safely. For dental implants it reveals the height, width and quality of available bone so an implant can be positioned accurately; for surgical extractions, such as impacted…

The scan itself is quick and straightforward: you remain still for a short time while the scanner rotates around your head to acquire the images, which are then reconstructed into a 3D model the dentist can examine from any angle. A scan of both jaws is available, as are lower-cost single-arch scans of just the upper jaw (maxilla) or lower jaw (mandible) when only one area needs to be assessed. CBCT uses a focused, relatively low dose of radiation…