Dental CBCT Scan – Shelby Township

CBCT is a very low-dose imaging technique used to examine the jaw and surrounding structures of the skull. While traditional X-rays provide only a flat image, a CBCT scan gives a complete 3D view, allowing us to assess your oral and maxillofacial anatomy in detail.

CBCT imaging is invaluable in many aspects of dental and medical care:

• Dental implant planning: Accurately viewing vital structures like bone position, nerves, sinuses, and adjacent teeth. Cross-sectional images help us determine bone quality, width, and thickness, enabling us to virtually plan implant placement before surgery. Bone grafting needs can also be determined in advance.

• Wisdom tooth extraction: Mapping the precise location of nerves (e.g., mandibular nerve) and sinus position helps ensure safer, more successful extractions, especially for impacted teeth.

• Jaw pathology: Identifying the location and size of abnormal formations in the jaw for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

• Orthodontic planning: Determining the position of impacted teeth to guide treatment.

• Root canal diagnosis: High-resolution cross-sections allow for precise evaluation of a tooth to determine whether extraction or re-treatment is needed.

• TMJ disorders: CBCT helps visualize the space between the upper and lower jaw joints in three dimensions, providing better insight into sources of jaw pain and guiding treatment options.

• Airway assessment: CBCT allows for evaluation of airway volume behind the tongue, useful in sleep medicine.

• Nasal assessment: CBCT can assist ENT specialists in evaluating nasal blockages or septum deviation.

• Sinus health: Thickening of the sinus membrane can be detected, supporting sinus-related diagnoses.

Learn more about CBCT from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: https://aaomr.org/page/CBCT.

CBCT provides exceptional resolution while delivering only 5-10% of the radiation of a conventional medical CT scan, making it a safer option for dental and oral health needs.

If your dentist has requested a CBCT scan, we are happy to provide this service. We can send the resulting images either on a disc or by email directly to your provider.

Please call The Gentle Dentist at (586) 247-3500 for more information or to schedule your CBCT scan today.

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At The Gentle Dentist, we see diagnostic imaging as part of our mission to provide safe, precise, and compassionate care to every patient. We are grateful for the trust our community places in us and seek to serve with integrity and excellence at every step — helping you achieve better health and peace of mind.