Procedures
Cone beam CT
Also called CBCT, 3D X-ray, cone-beam computed tomography
A 3D dental X-ray scan used to plan implants, surgery and complex root canals.
A cone beam CT scan, or CBCT, takes many images in one rotation and builds them into a three-dimensional picture of teeth, bone and nerves. Dentists and specialists use it when a flat X-ray is not enough, such as placing implants, judging a buried wisdom tooth, or studying a hard root canal. It is a separate, higher-cost imaging item, and insurance coverage for it varies widely, so confirm benefits first.
Example at the front desk
The implant consult includes a cone beam scan, so I will let the patient know insurance may not cover it.