What are CBCT Scans?
CBCT stands for Cone Beam Computer Tomography (CBCT)
- They produce high resolution 3D images of a patient’s mouth including the teeth, jaws, soft tissue and bones – all with high levels of detail
- They provide high resolution images to scale.
- volumetric images - measurements can be taken accurately, without distortion.
- viewed in 3D
- Analysis of bone structure and tooth orientation can be done, including measurements of bone dentistry.
- The accuracy of CBCT is similar to medical CT scan. The main benefit is that it has a a much lower radiation dose.
- When you have a CBCT scan you will be siting on a chair - you won't be lying in a tunnel
- The time for a CBCT scan is less than 30 seconds.
We invest in the most innovative dental equipment and technologies such as our CBCT scanner. With this advanced equipment available on site – our referring dentists and our patients receive the highest quality and most up to date dental scan solutions.
CBCT scanner come into their own when considering complex treatments and surgical procedures. This includes:
- Dental implant planning and placement
- Oral surgery
- Periodontal disease
- Diagnosis and detection of infections and tumours
- Complex Root Canal cases
- Orthodontic treatment (braces)
What to expect when you have your CBCT Scan?
- It. is really good for nervous people - all you have to do is bite something small with your front teeth and stay still for 10-30 seconds.
- Your 3D models of your jaw including soft tissue, hard tissue, and location of teeth etc will be produced almost instantaneously.
- Your doctor or dentist will use the information to work out the best treatment plan with the scan, and be able to increase the chances that your treatment will work, and reduce potential risks and mistakes. For example, knowing where the nerves in the jaw are before starting surgery allows the surgeon to avoid them.
- CT scans can even be used to make models that can be used to assist the surgery. These are called templates.