Also known as a ConeBeam CT scan, this advanced 3d imaging technology lets us create virtually unlimited views of your teeth and jaws with just one scan. In contrast, digital X-rays produce a single flat image with limited information.
How It Is Used
This high-quality, detailed information allows your periodontist to understand your condition with much greater accuracy and precision than was possible before, which improves diagnostic capabilities and surgical outcomes.
How It Works
The Cone Beam CT imaging system is a digital X-ray scanner that rotates once around your head while you stand or simply sit in a chair. The process is quick, simple, and completely painless. The scans produced are as precise as conventional CT (CAT) scans but use far less radiation.
The additional imaging makes it possible to better plan and customize your care. You can have absolute confidence and satisfaction in the treatment you receive, knowing we’ve analyzed your case with 3D technology.
What Is 3D Imaging Used For?
Because a Cone Beam CT scan captures a complete three-dimensional model rather than a flat image, it plays a role in planning some of the more complex procedures we perform, including:
- Measuring available bone volume and density before dental implant placement
- Planning ridge augmentation or regenerative bone grafting procedures with precise measurements
- Locating nerves, sinuses, and other anatomy before tooth removal or surgical extractions
- Identifying the exact position of an impacted tooth before surgical exposure
- Supporting complex cases that require coordination across multiple providers
Who Benefits From 3D Imaging?
Patients preparing for implant placement, bone grafting, or any procedure involving a tight or unusual anatomical space benefit most from a Cone Beam CT scan. It’s also useful for patients whose case has proven difficult to fully assess with a standard digital X-ray alone, giving both you and your periodontist a clearer, more complete picture before moving forward.
Schedule Your Appointment
Curious whether your treatment plan calls for 3D imaging? Contact River Place Periodontics today to schedule your evaluation.
Why Choose River Place Periodontics for 3D Imaging?
- A single scan that replaces the need for multiple flat images from different angles
- Radiation levels far lower than a conventional CT scan
- Precise measurements that support more predictable surgical outcomes
- Imaging results reviewed with you directly, so you understand your treatment plan before it begins