{"id":788,"date":"2026-03-23T20:14:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T20:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lancasterfamilysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=788"},"modified":"2026-03-30T20:20:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:20:03","slug":"advanced-equipment-what-is-a-dental-cbct-scan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lancasterfamilysmiles.com\/blog\/advanced-equipment-what-is-a-dental-cbct-scan\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Equipment: What is a Dental CBCT Scan?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Visiting your dentist every 6 months for a routine checkup and cleaning allows them to catch and address areas of concern, such as cavities and gum disease. However, it\u2019s possible for issues to develop under the surface of your teeth and connective tissues that can\u2019t be seen with the naked eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, many providers also take annual X-rays to help identify any concerns that might otherwise remain hidden and untreated. But thanks to updated dental technology<\/a>, today many dentists utilize cone beam scanners, instead. Continue reading to learn more about the unique benefits of using this upgraded equipment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is A Cone Beam CT Scanner?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many patients are accustomed to taking their annual dental X-rays, but if you\u2019ve never had a CBCT (Cone-Beam Computed Tomography) scan, it\u2019s only natural to have questions about what it is and how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This advanced equipment includes a rotating cone-shaped X-ray beam that circulates around your head to capture hundreds of images of your teeth and gums in a short period of time (often 10 to 60 seconds). These are compiled to create a detailed 3D view of your mouth so that your provider can assess your condition and identify potential problems with greater accuracy and efficiency.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does CBCT Imaging Differ From X-Rays?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many dentists have upgraded from more traditional dental X-rays to using CBCT scanners because of the many unique advantages they provide, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n