3D CBCT XRAY

Prior to your cone beam CT examination, you may be asked to remove any metal objects that could interfere with the imaging, such as jewelry, hairpins, eyeglasses, hearing aids, etc. Women should advise dentist if they are pregnant. You will be asked to sit in the exam chair or lie down while the dentist positions you so that the area of interest is centered on the beam.

You will need to remain very still while the x-ray source and detector revolve around you for a 360-degree rotation or less. This typically takes between 20 and 40 seconds for a complete volume, also called a full mouth x-ray, in which the entire mouth and dental structures are imaged, and less than 10 seconds for a regional scan that focuses on a specific area of the maxilla or mandible.

You will not experience any pain during a cone beam CT exam, and you will be able to return to normal activities once the exam is complete. Your dentist, oral surgeon or radiologist will analyze the images and communicate the results to your referring physician or dentist.