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3D Cone Beam Radiography - Williamsburg Endodontics

What is 3D Cone Beam Radiography?

3D cone beam radiography is a type of x-ray imaging that yields detailed, three-dimensional images of your teeth and surrounding bones and soft tissues. The clear images are helpful for examining tooth and bone structures and monitoring any changes in your oral and dental health.


3D cone beam radiography uses an x-ray shape that’s in the shape of a cone. A conventional CT scan uses a fan-shaped x-ray beam that yields less in-depth images.


This cone-shaped beam takes upwards of 600 images of your mouth; a special software uses all of these pieces to create three-dimensional views of your mouth and surrounding areas. The detailed images produced by 3D cone beam radiography are more useful than 2D x-rays for maintaining and improving your dental health.


A 2D image looks at your mouth from a single angle, while 3D images offer multiple vantage points. This allows us to see your teeth and mouth bones from multiple angles. We recommend 3D cone beam radiography in the following situations:


You’re getting dental implants: When you’re replacing missing or damaged teeth with implants, exact implant placement is essential for a successful procedure and natural-looking results.


You need to have a tooth extracted: The 3D images show the exact positions of your teeth so we can adjust a tooth extraction to your dental needs.


You’re experiencing unexplained tooth or mouth pain: If you’re suffering from tooth or mouth pain that doesn’t have an obvious cause, 3D cone beam radiography gives us in-depth images that we can use to pinpoint the source of your discomfort.

What are the benefits of 3D Cone Beam Radiography?

3D cone beam radiography is an excellent addition to your oral and dental care routine for the following reasons:


The procedure is fast


We can take 3D cone beam images in less than a minute. There’s no special preparation needed, and you won’t feel any discomfort. You’ll sit quietly while the machine rotates 360 degrees around your mouth to capture your teeth from every angle.


We get more information from 3D images


The 3D images from cone beam radiography are highly effective at offering a detailed look at every portion of your mouth, including your bony structures, jaw, soft tissues, and nerves. We’re able to diagnose conditions that would otherwise go undetected and adjust treatment plans (including surgery) so it’s customized to your mouth.


A scan is non-invasive and highly accurate


A scan using 3D cone beam radiography is an efficient way to examine multiple oral structures in a short amount of time. Instead of having to schedule multiple scans, one scan provides all the information we need. The scan is non-invasive and has no immediate side effects.

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A type of x-ray imaging that yields detailed, 3D images of your teeth and surrounding bones and soft tissues.

3D Cone Beam Radiography

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