When Cone Beam CT Is Used
posted: Feb. 24, 2020.
How Cone Beam CT imaging from your dentist in Riverview, Florida can help you
Cone Beam Computed Tomography imaging, also known as CBCT, is a vital tool to help diagnose and treat dental issues. The innovative technology of CBCT allows for a three-dimensional image of your mouth, thus providing a clear and precise way to view oral structures including nerves, sinus cavities, and other areas. Here at Inspiration Dental in Riverview, FL, Dr. Janis Milne offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment options including CBCT to help you.
Cone beam CT is helpful for a variety of dental procedures and dental specialties, including:
- Placing dental implants: CBCT helps your dentist decide on the best location to place the implants in order to avoid anatomical structures including sinuses and nerve pathways. CBCT also is helpful in ensuring the implants are placed in an area of adequate bone density to improve stability.
- Creating an orthodontic treatment plan: CBCT helps your dentist or orthodontist visualize current tooth and jaw position to better determine which teeth should be moved, and how best to create proper jaw alignment.
- Oral surgery procedures: CBCT helps your dentist or oral surgeon diagnose and treat or remove tumors and other areas of abnormal tissue for biopsy. Tooth removal including impacted wisdom teeth is made easier by a more precise image of where teeth are positioned within the bone and soft tissue.
- Root canal procedures: CBCT helps your dentist or endodontist gain a precise view of structures within the tooth itself, including placement and number of canals to be treated with root canal therapy.
Cone beam CT is also helpful in diagnosing and treating cases of temporomandibular joint disorder. Thanks to the three-dimensional nature of the images, it’s easier for your specialist to view the joint itself, and look for areas of joint deterioration.
To find out more about CBCT and other dental services, call Dr. Janis Milne at Inspiration Dental in Riverview, FL, today by dialing (813) 677-1200.