At Horton Family Dental, we use advanced 3D, CT, and cone beam imaging technology to capture highly detailed views of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures. This allows us to diagnose complex dental conditions with greater accuracy and create more precise, predictable treatment plans.
Three-dimensional imaging represents the current emerging standard in modern dentistry and implantology, giving us the ability to see anatomy that cannot be fully evaluated with traditional 2D X-rays.
Cone beam CT imaging captures a full three-dimensional view of your oral and facial structures in a single scan. During the process, the scanner rotates around your head while you remain comfortably seated or standing in an open environment. The scan is quick, typically taking only about 20 seconds, and produces immediate, high-quality images for evaluation.
These images allow your dentist to view sagittal, coronal, and axial planes and to digitally slice and analyze specific areas of interest. This provides highly detailed diagnostic information that supports accurate treatment planning for procedures such as dental implants, oral surgery, orthodontics, and complex restorative cases.
3D cone beam imaging is an advanced diagnostic technology that produces detailed, three-dimensional images of dental and maxillofacial structures. Unlike traditional X-rays that provide flat images, cone beam scans allow full spatial visualization of bone, teeth, nerves, and airway structures.
This technology can be used to evaluate implant placement, assess bone density and volume, diagnose impacted teeth and jaw abnormalities, plan oral and maxillofacial surgery, and improve orthodontic and restorative treatment accuracy. The data can also be integrated with specialized software for guided surgery and advanced treatment planning.
We use this technology to ensure that every diagnosis and treatment plan is based on the most accurate information possible.
Cone beam imaging provides significant advantages over traditional CT scans and 2D X-rays. It allows for more precise visualization of anatomy, reduced radiation exposure compared to conventional CT imaging, faster scan times with immediate results, improved patient comfort in an open environment, and more accurate and predictable treatment outcomes.
It also enhances communication between doctor and patient by allowing you to see and understand your condition more clearly, helping you feel more informed and confident in your treatment decisions.
Whether you are preparing for dental implants, surgical treatment, or complex restorative care, 3D cone beam imaging helps us plan with precision and confidence.
Our team is committed to using the latest diagnostic technology to ensure safe, accurate, and highly effective dental care.
