Taking a 3d image in our office is a simple process.
Cone beam scanner.
It s called a cone beam because the x ray beam is literally in the shape of a cone where traditional ct scans use fan shaped x ray beams.
Cone beam computed tomography or cbct also referred to as c arm ct cone beam volume ct or flat panel ct is a medical imaging technique consisting of x ray computed tomography where the x rays are divergent forming a cone.
This procedure requires little to no special preparation.
Dental cone beam computed tomography ct also known as cone beam computed tomography cbct is a type of dental x ray equipment that takes panoramic 3d images of your teeth gums soft tissues and nerve pathways in a single scan.
The 3d images help our dentists at capstone dental diagnose problem areas more efficiently.
Dental cone beam computed tomography ct is a special type of x ray equipment used when regular dental or facial x rays are not sufficient.
A cone beam ct scanner is specific to the mouth jaws and face.
Your doctor may use this technology to produce three dimensional 3 d images of your teeth soft tissues nerve pathways and bone in a single scan.