Why Cone Beam Computed Tomography Becomes Mainstream Choice for Dental Clinic.

Is Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) suitable for your clinic? Before We answer this question we need to make an assessment for how is being used.

Cone beam computed tomography(CBCT) is being more readily adopted in many general dental practices, as clinicians look for more accurate information to use in diagnosing and treating patients. It is very important for all dentists to get familiar with it, as it is now a permanent part of the landscape.

3D imaging is very important for diagnosing patients and creating treatment plans. at most cases CBCT provides images that cannot be provided on a 2D radiograph. The more information clinic has for the patient the easier it is to make the best treatment for them. When you are looking at a mouth or a tooth, you are looking at a 3D object, therefore the 2D images cannot describe the all information that clinic practice need. With the 3D images, clinic practice can see what really happened inside of patient's mouth so the effective treatment plan can be determined for the patient.

Pictures were taking by LargeV Smart3D-X CBCT

Important factors you need to consider before you make the purchase of CBCT

A CBCT unit is a substantial investment for most of the dental clinic even with all the benefits it can brings. So it is vital to understand your options and find out which one is the most suitable equipment for you. In most cases, spatial resolution and the software as well as the after service are the key factors you need to evaluate first.

So we will evaluate these three key factors and then we will know how to select the right one for your dental clinic.

Spatial resolution

Spatial resolution is one of the most important parameters objectively defining image quality, in dental radiography, fine details have always played a major role. As available spatial resolution also determines the accuracy to which anatomic detail can be measured, it also affects important procedures, such as planning of dental implants or endodontic file lengths.

A very high spatial resolution in the investigation of bone tissues lets you limit the dose irradiated to the patient by up to 10 times compared to other devices with conventional CT technology.

Pictures were taking by LargeV Smart3D-X CBCT

Software

Dose the software come with the CBCT can be comfortably used by customers? This also a huge questions need to be asked during the evaluation of all the options. Some of the software is limited in it’s function that make the customers feel uncomfortable and take more time to use it daily.

After service

If you have problem with the daily use of the CBCT unit and when you contact the manufacturer company, there is no answer from them. or take too much time when you need emergency help with the equipment when it does not work. The lack of after services would cost your precious time and money.