Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

What Is A CBCT 3D X-ray?

Provides high resolution, 3D volumetric images, used in Dental Implant Planning, Orthodontics, Maxillofacial surgery and more recently volumetric Airway Assessment. Allows for more accurate analysis of bone structure and dental/tooth orientation. The accuracy of a CBCT scan is comparable to medical CT scans but uses a much lower radiation dose with the added advantage of greater accuracy of bone structures and dental/tooth orientation.

How is A CBCT 3D X-ray Different?

Whereas typical dental X-rays focus on a small area to produce flat, 2D images, CBCT scan images enable more complete and accurate 3D images - allowing you to more effectively plan patient surgical and dental treatments. Cone Beam CT scans can be used in multiple situations and offer benefits to you as a patient in multiple areas:

Dental Implants

The high quality of CBCT scans allows you to more accurately plan and place dental implants - from the initial stages of diagnosis through to treatment with surgical stents and post-operative examinations.

Orthodontics

CBCT in orthodontics provides clear and accurate images for dental brace placement. Orthodontic CBCT provides accurate tooth relationships and assessment of dental asymmetry.

Impacted Teeth

A CBCT scan can highlighted whether a patient has impacted teeth and accurately determine their precise position in relation to adjacent teeth and associated roots, and proximity to important structures such as nerve canals, sinus walls and cortical borders.

Patient Airway Assessment

Restricted airways are susceptible to collapse but are not always easy to pinpoint. A Cone beam CT scan of a patient's airway allows you to reconsider your treatment plan if a sleep-disordered breathing problem is found.

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

The temporomandibular joint scan is not only cost-effective but allows complete TMJ analysis and diagnosis of multiple TMJ conditions, providing clear images of joint spacing and any dysfunction of condyles and surrounding structures.

Further Analysis

Cone Beam CT scan analysis can be used in detecting and evaluating possible or unforeseen patient problems for your patients, thanks to accurate measurements of bone and jaw deformities. This allows you to assess bone lesions and changes in the jaw and detect cysts, tumours, and disease.