For years dentists used regular x-rays in order to diagnose and treat patients, but these scans only provide a limited amount of information, allowing important aspects of dental health to go undetected.
3D dental imaging is more accurate than traditional imaging and less invasive.
At Dentist of Cerritos, our office is equipped with state-of-the-art dental technology that makes patients’ lives easier and protects their dental health like never before.
3D dental imaging creates 3D images as well as scans of gum tissue, teeth and bones. Also known as Cone Beam Computed Technology (CBCT), the technology uses a precise invisible x-ray beam emitted by a scanner to produce anywhere from 100 to 600 images of your teeth, jaw and skull in less than one minute.
The machine emits the beam at various angles, creating images from many different perspectives that are then compiled to create a complete 3D representation of your head.
With this technology, dentists can rotate, zoom in on and view the scan at any angle and at different depths and visualize how the structures of your mouth – teeth, gums, roots, bones, airways, and nerves – relate to one another.
Capable of generating many different types of images, dentists use 3D imaging technology in a variety of situations to help patients. A few of the most common uses are:
Patients are often worried about 3D dental imaging, but it is painless, fast and doesn’t require any preparation. The 3D imaging scanner is mounted on a revolving arm that rotates around you head as you sit or stand below it.
You will be asked to rest your chin on a special platform attached to the scanner before the scanner is adjusted for your comfort. After that, your only job is to hold you head as still as possible until the scan is complete, which is usually only 20-40 seconds.
Compared to traditional CT scans, there are a few reasons why patients and dentists prefer the use of 3D imaging technology.
Cone beam CT machines produce smaller amounts of radiation and take less time to complete, meaning patients’ exposure is minimal and significantly less than traditional scans. For those with concerns, ask your dentist for a lead vest.
Since the images are digital and don’t have to be developed on film like traditional x-rays, they can be shared easily with other dental specialists who are assisting in your oral care.
A 3D dental scan usually falls into the range of $350-$600 per patient, but how much a patient is responsible for covering depends on insurance, the individual situation and the dentist office.
At Dentist of Cerritos, we work with our patients to ensure that have access to the latest advancements in dental technology that will help preserve their oral health and overall well-being.
When it comes to our patients, providing dental excellence is our top priority, and that starts with having the best tools to do our job. If you are looking for a dentist in the Cerritos, CA area, our experts at Dentist of Cerritos are here for you and your family.
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