Living up to our name for your best outcomes, experience with advanced Vatech CBCT scan technology

While cone beam computed tomography is equipped to produce similar images to conventional computed tomography (CT) scans, it is a variation on its better-known counterpart. CBCT systems feature an arm that rotates around you 360 degrees. Data about the teeth, mouth, jaws, neck, ears, nose, and throat are captured from multiple different angles using a cone-shaped X-ray beam. A large volume of high-quality images from varied perspectives can be rendered with a single scan for a more complete understanding of the nature of your or a loved one’s condition.

No! The process from start to finish should be very simple and hassle-free. In fact, such scans are easily incorporated into routine checkups, and Drs Tiruveedula and Yang notice something potentially problematic when evaluating your mouth (and they need to take a closer look). There is little to no special preparation associated with this noninvasive diagnostic tool. As with other types of x-rays, you will want to tell your dentist if you are or may be pregnant.

You will be asked to sit still as the system makes its rotation. You won’t sit for long because CBCT is efficient; a full x-ray of the entire mouth and dental structures can be scanned in 20 to 40 seconds. A regional scan to collect information about a specific area of the mouth or structure can take less than 10 seconds. After the multiple images of your mouth are captured from various angles, a single 3-dimensional digital reconstruction is created. This provides our doctors with a comprehensive picture of your oral and craniofacial health, which aids in accurate diagnoses and precise and effective treatment and monitoring.

Some of CBCT’s many uses include:

• Orthodontic treatment planning
• Diagnosing TMJ disorders, cavities, and more
• Planning for implants and other surgeries
• Detecting and “staging” tumors
• Evaluating bone structure and teeth orientation

We respect that patients may be concerned about radiation exposure during the diagnostic process. However, our doctors have selectively scrutinized all technologies and techniques at Advanced Dental for their safety and effectiveness. Furthermore, CBCT scans are associated with 10 times less radiation dose/exposure than conventional CT scans.

Experience the convenience of this advanced alternative to conventional x-rays. To speak with a team member in Aliso Viejo, CA, call (949) 289-9993 today.