Cone Beam Imaging (3-D X-ray)
Make sure that your surgeon has Cone Beam Imaging available for placing dental implants.
Conventional dental x-rays, such as the panorex, are of limited value as they only display the images in two dimensions that are not dimensionally accurate. Modern imaging technology utilizing Cone Beam x-ray allows computerized 3-D visualization of the actual bone architecture and exact amount of vital bone structure. This technology has reduced the guesswork with implant placement by increasing the precision and predictability of the procedure. The Cone Beam allows us to:
- Visualize the 3-D anatomy of the bone and teeth of the jaw and see vital structures such as the mandibular (lower jaw) nerve, the maxillary (upper jaw) sinuses, and adjacent teeth roots.
- Determine the bone quality and density in the proposed dental site.
- Diagnose causes of dental discomfort previously thought to be vague or unknown with other methods of clinical or x-ray diagnostics.
Cone Beam Imaging is safe – radiation dosage is equal to one day in the sun. The amount of radiation is 250 times less than that of a conventional medical CT scan. The scan generally takes less than one minute.
Cone Beam Imaging technology has greatly enhanced the quality of care we can provide for you.
