3D CT Scanning
Cone beam 3D CT scanning images your teeth, jawbone and soft tissue from every angle in less than a minute, at far lower radiation than a hospital scanner.
- Scan time
- Under a minute
- Radiation
- Far lower than hospital-grade scanners
- Shows
- Teeth, jawbone and soft tissue in 3D
- Preparation
- None; no fasting unless contrast is planned
Every service is quoted up front, before we start. All PPO insurances accepted.
The service
See what a flat X-ray cannot.
Standard and panoramic X-rays are two-dimensional; they show teeth and gums and little else. A 3D cone beam CT scan captures your mouth from multiple angles and reconstructs teeth, jawbone and soft tissue in three dimensions, with detail comparable to a medical CAT scan. The digital results can be shared with anyone in your dental network, from oral surgeon to orthodontist.
Its biggest job is implant planning. The 3D model lets us plan treatment in advance and perform virtual surgery, so an implant can be placed exactly where the bone allows, which can mean less discomfort afterwards. Planning it on the computer first can also make same-day implant teeth possible. Beyond implants it serves root canal assessment, orthodontic planning, TMJ evaluation, facial and dental trauma, and jaw reconstruction.
What happens
The scan visit.
Positioning
You are positioned at the scanner. No contrast, no fasting and no preparation in the usual case.
The scan
The scanner captures images from multiple angles. It takes less than a minute and does not hurt.
Review
Your dentist walks through the 3D images with you and explains what they mean for your diagnosis or treatment plan.
Planning
For implant cases, the model supports virtual surgery: placement planned on the computer before anyone touches your jaw.
Is it for you
Worth asking about if.
You do not need to match every line. Any one of them is reason enough to ask.
- Dental implants are on your plan
- A root canal needs assessing before treatment
- Jaw pain or suspected TMJ dysfunction
- Facial or dental injury
- Orthodontic treatment being planned or checked
Common questions
Answering your questions.
How is this different from a normal X-ray?
Ordinary and panoramic X-rays are flat, two-dimensional images that show little beyond teeth and gums. The CT scan reconstructs the full anatomy in 3D.
Is the radiation safe?
The scan does use radiation, but far less than hospital-grade or older CT machines.
Can I eat beforehand?
Yes, unless a contrast dye is planned, in which case you will get specific fasting instructions.
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