3D Dental Imaging
Berry & Berry Dental Associates is one of the few dental practices in Granbury, TX, that offers a cone beam CT scan for more precise and complete diagnostics. Because most dental practices send their patients to an external imaging center, this provides more convenience and reduced waiting time for our patients.
What is a Cone Beam CT Scan?
We use advanced dental technologies in our office to provide you with the optimum dental care possible. Cone Beam CT Scan, commonly known as “3D dental X-rays,” is a cutting-edge scanning technology that allows us to create 3D images of our patient’s teeth, mouth, bone, soft tissues, and nerves all in one scan. Our dentists can use the scans to detect and quantify essential anatomical or dental structures like the precise position of teeth, nerves, sinuses, and more. The CT scanning procedure is quick and painless, and the images display on a computer screen. Accurate imaging allows us to design treatment plans with greater precision.
What is the Difference Between Digital X-Rays and Cone Beam CT Scans?
Dental X-rays are 2D images of the teeth and bone to diagnose problems and diseases in the mouth, jaw, and teeth. X-ray images can reveal cavities, teeth that haven’t fully emerged from the gums, and bone loss that isn’t visible during a visual examination.
On the other hand, a CT scan takes a 360-degree view of an area and produces incredibly detailed mouth images. CT Scans, or computed tomography scans, are dental imaging that can provide detailed information about your teeth and jawbone. CT Scans use X-rays to create cross-sectional images of your mouth and skull, which we can view from multiple angles. Cross-sectional images provide a more complete picture of your mouth more than traditional X-rays. We use CT Scans to diagnose tooth decay, periodontal disease, TMJ disorders, and other dental problems. We can also use them to plan dental implants, braces, and other treatments. CT Scans are generally safe, cause minimal discomfort, and dental insurance plans cover the procedure.
What are the Benefits of Cone Beam CT Scans?
There are many more benefits to CT Scans than just the advanced technology. Other benefits include:
- Better experience due to the ability to see what your dentist sees
- Quicker scanning
- Less radiation exposure than with other CT scans
- Better diagnostic ability because we can see more of your mouth
- CT scans are painless and can sometimes eliminate the need for exploratory surgery
- Create reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry planning that is much more accurate
- Detect abnormal lesions that could be signs of dangerous bone cancers, tumors, or cysts
- Examine your jaws and face
- Take a holistic approach to the head and neck
- Diagnose a TMJ condition
What is the Process of Getting a Dental CT Scan?
CT scans are an essential tool in diagnosing dental problems and can help ensure that our patients receive the appropriate treatment. The CT scan process is similar to that of a traditional X-ray. First, we will ask you to take off your glasses, hearing aids, jewelry, or any metal hair accessories, so plan accordingly. You simply stand still as the machine goes around the head which just takes a few seconds. Finally, after the CT scan is complete, we will upload the images to a computer where we can view them.
Dental CT Scanning in Granbury, TX
At Berry & Berry Dental Associates, we firmly believe that accurate diagnosis can better plan and deliver predictable treatment results.
CT scans are a fantastic tool for lowering dental treatment costs, shortening treatment times, and improving the results of dental surgery. Contact us today to learn more about cone beam 3D imaging and how it may help us provide you with special treatment.