18318 University Blvd #500, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Advanced 3D Dental Imaging (CBCT)
3D dental imaging—also known as Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)—offers a far more detailed and accurate view of your oral anatomy than traditional film X-rays.
What Is 3D CT Imaging?
Traditional dental X-rays capture flat, two-dimensional images of small areas, offering only a limited view of your mouth. In contrast, 3D CT imaging—also known as Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)—creates a highly detailed, three-dimensional view of your entire oral and facial structure.
Think of it as the difference between viewing a single snapshot of a tooth and exploring a full 3D model where every surface can be examined. This advanced technology reveals not just your teeth, but also the jaw, sinuses, and surrounding bone, allowing for more accurate diagnoses, precise treatment planning, and care that’s uniquely tailored to you.
Why 3D CT Imaging Matters in Your Care
3D CT imaging with a Cone Beam scanner enhances every stage of diagnosis and treatment by providing a comprehensive, detailed view of your oral structures. We may recommend a 3D scan in a variety of situations to ensure safer, more precise, and more effective care, including:
- Diagnosing and planning treatment for TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders
- Creating custom surgical guides for precise dental implant placement
- Planning oral surgeries, such as tooth extractions
- Evaluating the integrity of existing root canal–treated teeth and identifying potential infections along the root system
- Assessing airway volume in the oropharyngeal region to help evaluate obstruction or sleep apnea
- Detecting pockets of infection or bone defects at previous extraction sites
How 3D CT Scanning Improves Dental Care
Like many advanced dental technologies, 3D CT imaging enhances both the precision of our care and the quality of your experience. Here’s how it makes a difference:
Patient Visual Clarity
You can view detailed 3D images of your teeth and jaw on chairside monitors, giving you a clear understanding of your oral health and treatment options.
Enhanced Communication
We can magnify specific areas, point out concerns, and explain your oral health with enhanced precision and understanding.
Coordinated, Efficient Care
Digital scans are easily and securely shared with labs, insurers, or specialists—helping to simplify collaboration and shorten treatment timelines.
Smarter Long-Term Monitoring
Because your scans are stored digitally, we can compare them over time to track healing, monitor changes, and fine-tune your treatment plan.
