Dental Cone Beam CT

Hanover Park, IL Dentist

The dental cone beam CT is a type of x-ray equipment used when regular dental or facial x-rays are not sufficient.  This technology allows us to produce 3D images of your teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways and bone in a single scan.

Dental cone beam CT is commonly used for treatment planning of orthodontic issues.  However, it can also be useful for more complex cases involving:

• surgical planning for impacted teeth.
• diagnosing temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).
• accurate placement of dental implants.
• evaluation of the jaw, sinuses, nerve canals and nasal cavity.
• detecting, measuring and treating jaw tumors.
• determining bone structure and tooth orientation.
• locating the origin of pain or pathology.
• reconstructive surgery.