Today’s dentistry has evolved well beyond the former small films of X-rays, using the Cone Beam Computed Tomography. These scans are elaborate 3D images showing fine details of the teeth, jaw and the nearby tissues. The train is one of the earliest to have scanners but the importance is the interpretation of CBCT scans, rather than just scanning all the images. With the ability for expert interpretation, dentists have more comprehensive information to enhance diagnosis, treatment planning and...

Today’s dentistry has evolved well beyond the former small films of X-rays, using the Cone Beam Computed Tomography. These scans are elaborate 3D images showing fine details of the teeth, jaw and the nearby tissues. The train is one of the earliest to have scanners but the importance is the interpretation of CBCT scans, rather than just scanning all the images. With the ability for expert interpretation, dentists have more comprehensive information to enhance diagnosis, treatment planning and...