Dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) or 3D x-day is a superior type of x-ray machine used in circumstances where two dimensional dental x-rays are not enough for diagnosis. These images provide remarkable assistances in diagnosis of dental problems and evaluation of the jaw’s anatomic landmarks such as teeth, jaw nerve, nasal cavity and sinuses. A CT scan is quick and comfortable and takes just a few second. Dental CBCT is different from medical CT scan and involved significantly less radiation. The major benefit is accurate diagnosis in situation such as:
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- Diagnosis of crack teeth
- Diagnosis of dental related jaw lesions
- Removal of wisdom teeth
- Placement of dental implants
- Evaluation of jaw bone/sinuses/ nerves
- Detecting the jaw tumors
- Reconstructive surgeries
