What is Cone beam technology?

Cone beam imaging is a type of x-ray technology that creates 3D images of your teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways, and bone in a single scan. This technology is used to diagnose a wide range of oral health problems, including cysts, tumors, impacted teeth, and TMJ disorders. The 3D images produced by a cone beam scanner allow us to evaluate the size, shape, and structure of your teeth, as well as the surrounding bone and soft tissues. Cone beam technology can be used to diagnose gum disease, infections, impacted teeth, and more.

Why would I need a Cone beam scan?

A scan that utilizes cone beam technology provides your dentist with a three-dimensional image of your teeth, soft tissues, nerves, and bones. Unlike a traditional two-dimensional image, a CBCT scan accurately displays the complete structure of your mouth. A scan that utilizes cone beam technology is ideal for patients who are undergoing dental implant treatment, or those looking to have impacted wisdom teeth removed.

What conditions can CBCT scans help?

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) machines are a type of x-ray machine used to create 3D images of a patient’s teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways, and jawbone. These scans provide dentists with a comprehensive view of your oral health.

Is Cone beam technology safe?

Cone beam technology is safe. Cone beam technology recreates a 3-D image of the patient’s oral anatomy, such as a jaw or skull. This imagery is used to plan surgeries, diagnose a patient’s oral health, or determine the best dental implants to use. This imagery is also used to plan implant procedures, which involve placing titanium posts into the jawbone. Prior to surgery, a 3-D image is taken of the jaw. This image is used to create a surgical guide, which is a rough template of the jawbone. This guide is used during the surgery, helping the surgeon precisely place the implant. Cone beam technology allows the images to be captured in a much shorter period of time than a conventional CT machine. As a result, patients are exposed to much less radiation, making their experience more comfortable. Additionally, the technology allows dentists to plan and perform dental implants and other surgeries, such as a bone graft, within the same appointment.

What are the advantages of Cone beam dentistry?

Cone beam machines take 3D images of the mouth, which makes it much easier for dentists to diagnose different dental issues and plan treatments.

It’s also helpful for patients who want more information on their oral health and treatment options. Patients can see for themselves what they need to do to improve their oral health.

What are the disadvantages of Cone beam technology?

The Cone beam machine emits radiation, so you must wear a lead vest when you are in the room. This machine is quite large, so you will need a large area to accommodate it. So, if you are considering getting the Cone beam scan only, you may want to think again.

A cone beam scanner is a technology that allows our dentists to take 3D images of your mouth. These 3D images allow us to see your teeth and mouth from angles that a traditional 2D x-ray wouldn’t allow. With 3D technology, our dentists are able to more accurately diagnosis problems in the mouth.