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When it comes to diagnosing and evaluating the different issues in your patients\u2019 mouths, there are a variety of tools available. Among these is the dental cone beam computed tomography scan<\/a> (CBCT). However, as with any other procedure or test, not all patients will find that a CBCT is an ideal fit for them or their particular issue. That said, it does offer some benefits that other scanning options don\u2019t. With that in mind, you might be wondering if a CBCT can help you see certain issues like sinusitis or nasal allergies. Cone beam scans provide 3D images of the inside of your patient\u2019s mouth and face with remarkable detail. Some dentists have found that this type of scan can give them more insight into their patient\u2019s sinus issues than they were able to see with traditional dental x-rays or even MRI scans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a CBCT scan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A CBCT scan is a type of CT scan that uses a cone-shaped x-ray beam to create high-quality images of your patient\u2019s teeth and mouth. Its name derives from the fact that it uses a cone-shaped beam to create the images. CBCT technologies have been used in medicine for years, but dental CBCT has only been around since the early 2000s. CBCT scans use x-rays to see inside your patient\u2019s mouth and teeth. This is much like how x-rays in general work, with two major differences. First, CBCT uses a cone-shaped beam that\u2019s much narrower than the wide beams used in x-ray machines. This reduces the amount of radiation your patient receives. Second, CBCT scans use lower radiation than standard x-rays.<\/p>\n\n\n

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3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an imaging technology that allows dentists to evaluate the underlying bone structure, as well as the nerve pathways and surrounding soft tissues. During a CBCT scan, the imaging machine rotates entirely around the patient\u2019s head. In less than a minute, about 150-200 images are captured from a variety of angles and compiled into a single 3D image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to know about CBCT scans?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CBCT scans are quick and in most cases, a full mouth scan only takes about 20-40 seconds. When having a CBCT scan taken, you can expect to be seated while an x-ray arm slowly rotates around your head. To ensure your head remains still during the scan, your dentist<\/a> may have you rest your head against part of the machine and\/or use stabilizers in or around your ears to gently hold your head in place. The scan should cause you no discomfort.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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In case you are wondering, CBCT scans do use radiation, however, they use significantly less radiation than traditional CT scanners and are considered to be safe. At any given time, we are all exposed to what is known as background radiation. A medical CT scanner produces enough radiation to be equivalent to 63-154 days of background radiation, while a CBCT scan only produces about 6-30 days of background radiation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does dental CBCT scan work for sinus issues?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CBCT scans work by taking multiple images of your patient\u2019s face and teeth while they are in the dental chair. As your patient\u2019s head and jaw move from image to image. The software stitches the images together to create a 3D image of your patient\u2019s mouth and teeth. CBCT scans work best for patients who are able to hold their heads still for the duration of the scan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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