Cone Beam Scanner

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.

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. A cone beam ct scanner enables us to obtain clearer and more specific images of teeth jaws and associated structures. 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. Cone beam 3d imaging is a relatively new development that allows dentists to see clear detailed three dimensional images of your teeth as well as the bones and soft tissues that surround them.

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. This procedure requires little to no special preparation. 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.