CBCT

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) uses a special kind of technology to generate three-dimensional (3-D) images of dental structures, soft tissues, nerve paths, and bone in the craniofacial region in a single scan. Dentists commonly use CBCT for treatment planning of orthodontics and dental implants. CBCT imaging is also helpful for more complex cases that involve:

• Surgical planning for impacted teeth.
• Diagnosing temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).
• Evaluation of the jaw, sinuses, nerve canals, and nasal cavity.
• Determining bone structure and tooth orientation.
• Locating the origin of pain or pathology.
• Cephalometric analysis.
• Reconstructive surgery.
• Accurate and safe placement of dental implants 

Your dentist will analyze the images. If necessary, your dentist may also work with a dental radiologist who can interpret results that are of any significance. It’s essential to bring in the expertise and knowledge of a dental radiologist when observing the soft tissues, bone density, and any other part of your head and neck to ensure a proper diagnosis is conducted. With this new technology, Surgical guide can be created to position the implant without risk to adjacent structures like nerves and sinuses, among others, can be made entirely digitally without impressions.