Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has proven to be a game-changer in the field of digital dentistry, conferring an impressive range of benefits to practitioners who take advantage of what it has to offer.

A complete, distinct subset of these benefits are with respect to the patient treatment experience. These are among the best of those.

Patient Comfort: Painless, Noninvasive, and Accurate

Most 3D CBCT scans can be captured very quickly and accurately, and unlike intraoral bitewings and some other imaging methods, the process is noninvasive and painless, with minimal to no discomfort for the patient.

Improved Patient Education, Higher Treatment Acceptance

High-quality CBCT images are highly detailed and enable fairly straightforward patient visualization, which increases the likelihood of treatment acceptance and results in a higher standard of patient care overall.

Fewer Treatment Risks

Because dental CBCT images show both hard and soft tissue in great detail, they enable the visualization of critical structures such as nerve pathways and sinus cavities. Being able to see each patient’s distinct anatomy in elaborate detail minimizes the risk of mistakes and injuries resulting from poor surgical planning, and at the same time enables the development of the least invasive surgical approach.

The accuracy of these scans also helps ensure the success of the course of treatment. For instance, when using 3D imaging technology to help with dental implant planning, the detail and accuracy of the scan can help the surgeon locate the ideal placement for the implant to ensure success while mitigating the risks of infection or implant failure.

Better Diagnostic Accuracy, Superior Treatment Planning, Fewer Redos

A 3D cone beam dental system can capture extremely detailed, thorough images of the maxillofacial region, inclusive of both hard and soft structures. This comprehensive imaging protocol captures details that cannot be garnered via more conventional, traditional means, which enables a much higher degree of potentially successful treatments.

Some systems even feature movement correction and artifact reduction technology, which minimizes the risk of the need for retakes. This aspect of CBCT technology reduces costs and stands to considerably increase the patient experience by minimizing costs as well as stress and discomfort.

Reduced Radiation Exposure

Because many CBCT systems can collimate the FOV down to a fairly small area of interest, the overall radiation dose can potentially be minimized. This enables dental professionals to adhere more effectively to the ALARA principle for minimal radiation exposure.

Save Time and Expenses by Streamlining Workflows

Because most CBCT scans can be captured quickly and efficiently with little to no risk of the need for retakes, they can considerably improve and enhance workflows, resulting in a potentially more efficient and profitable practice.

Another aspect of efficiency is that many 3D cone beam dental systems and software are compatible with CAD systems, which improves workflows while also potentially improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.

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As this post has made clear, the potential benefits of the use of 3D cone beam dental systems do not just extend to dental professionals and their practices, but to their patients, directly.

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