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Benefits of dental CBCT

Dental Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is a type of imaging technology that allows dentists and dental specialists to capture three-dimensional (3D) images of a patient’s teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures. Here are some benefits of dental CBCT: Improved diagnosis and treatment planning: Dental CBCT provides highly accurate, detailed images of the teeth and jaws,...

Going Digital: K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple St**id!)
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Going Digital: K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple St**id!)

If you’ve been following our series, you know that leveling up your practice into the digital world is inevitable. We’ve shown you the pros and cons that you must consider carefully (and we hope you really did!). We’ve also given you a glimpse of what’s in and what’s out  in the world of dentistry today.   So...

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Who Invented CBCT?

In 1967, engineer Sir Godfrey N.Hounsfield invented the 1st generation C.T. scanner. A single detector element captured an x-ray beam. The detector and source rotated by a single degree, only, and were known as “pencil” beam scanners. At the time, they were only designed to scan the head. It wasn’t until 1982 that Robles RA...

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Who Discovered CBCT?

Sir Godfrey N. Hounsfield invented CBCT technology in 1967, although it was originally developed for use in angiography, not dentistry. In the years that followed, it would subsequently be applied to work in the maxillofacial field, which was a step in the direction of dentistry. It was only in the late ‘90s that it became...

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What Is CBCT Used For?

CBCTs have become a standard element in most dentists’ offices in recent years. But what is CBCT used for in the context of your dental office? Let’s take a closer look. Description A cone-beam computed tomography system, or CBCT, is a variation in the traditional computed tomography system. These are used by dental professionals and...

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What Is CBCT Scan Blog?

CBCT is an X-Ray examination technique that creates 3D images of teeth and jaws. As an approach, this extremely valuable to a dentist, giving them a more complete overview of the patient’s jaw, overall.  These scans are actually useful in various fields of dentistry, from dental implants to root canal treatments and managing impacted teeth....

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What Does CBCT Stand For?

CBCT stands for cone beam computed tomography and is also sometimes known as C-arm CT, cone beam volume CT, and flat panel CT. What this amounts to is a medical imaging technique that specifically uses divergent X-rays to form a cone, which are then used as part of a computed tomography process. In recent years,...

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How Much Does A Dental CBCT Scan Cost?

Cone beam Dental CT technology has changed the face of the dental practice, permanently. This tech provides three-dimensional analyses of each tooth and the supporting structures around them. But how much does a dental CBCT scan cost?  At one stage, CT scans could cost between $1,000 and $1,500 for each scan, not to mention the...