{"id":304,"date":"2026-08-13T20:16:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T20:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=304"},"modified":"2026-09-09T20:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T20:18:51","slug":"ct-scanners-help-dentists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/2026\/08\/13\/ct-scanners-help-dentists\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Dentists Use Cone Beam CT Scanners to Help Patients?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_614442794__1764105898_41229.jpg\" alt=\"Lady reads something on phone\" class=\"wp-image-305\" style=\"width:324px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_614442794__1764105898_41229.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_614442794__1764105898_41229-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_614442794__1764105898_41229-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">X-rays are a regular part of routine dental appointments that allow oral health professionals to examine the inner components of their patients\u2019 oral structures and precisely plan surgeries to minimize the risk of complications. While traditional X-rays provide only two-dimensional images from single angles, modern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/advanced-dental-technology.html\">cone beam CT scanners<\/a> allow dentists to create highly detailed three-dimensional digital maps of their patients\u2019 jawbones. Here\u2019s a quick look at how these devices can help patients protect or rebuild a patient\u2019s gorgeous smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Cone Beam CT Scanner?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning is a powerful form of digital imaging that can take up to two hundred images of the patient\u2019s head in about a minute using a conical beam of X-rays. After your dentist\u2019s cone beam CT scanner captures these photographs, a specialized computer can compile the data into a three-dimensional model of your oral anatomy, which allows dentists to closely inspect areas like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sinuses and jawbones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The soft tissues and nerves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The inner structures of the ears, nose, and throat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Benefits Can Cone Beam CT Scanning Provide?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cone Beam CT Scanners provide dentists with dynamic and highly detailed models of patients\u2019 oral anatomy, and they can deliver a range of important treatment benefits like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Superior image quality and accuracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing detailed and extensive information about the patient\u2019s oral health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brief and comfortable treatment experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less radiation exposure than traditional X-rays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may need CBCT scanning so your dentist can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ascertain detailed measurements of oral structures such as your jaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify oral infections that need treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detect signs of oral cancer that may need to be investigated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify factors that are causing pain so they can be treated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examine your nasal cavity, nerve canal, or sinuses for abnormalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan surgical procedures so they can be safer and less invasive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cone beam CT scans can be a marvelous way to make oral care more comfortable and effective. Consulting with your dentist during routine dental appointments can help you understand how to keep your smile beautiful and functional for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Jonathan H. Cohen earned his dental degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and completed his General Practice Residency at University Hospital in Syracuse. His office in Fruit Cove offers general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry. To learn more about the benefits of cone beam CT scanning or to schedule your next appointment, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/contact.html\">contact his office online<\/a> or dial <strong>(904) 230-2961<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>X-rays are a regular part of routine dental appointments that allow oral health professionals to examine the inner components of their patients\u2019 oral structures and precisely plan surgeries to minimize the risk of complications. 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