CBCT Cone-Beam 3D Scan

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a specialised dental scan that captures a three-dimensional image of the teeth, jawbone, sinuses and surrounding structures at a far lower radiation dose than a medical CT. The 3D view gives information that conventional two-dimensional X-rays cannot — the exact height, width and density of bone for implant planning, the position of an impacted wisdom tooth relative to nerves and sinuses, the anatomy of root canals,…

The scan itself is quick and non-invasive — you sit or stand still while the scanner rotates around your head, typically taking well under a minute of acquisition. The resulting images are reviewed by the dentist to plan treatment accurately and safely, which is associated with more predictable surgery and fewer surprises during procedures such as implant placement or surgical extractions. Capturing only the area needed keeps the radiation exposure and…