Cone beam CT scanner at Dentiq Dentistry in Houston, TX

Cone Beam CT Scan

Cone Beam CT Scan
in Houston, TX

A 3D view of nerves, bone, and soft tissue in seconds, so surgery is planned around what's actually there.

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What Is a Cone Beam CT Scan?

More Than a Typical X-Ray

A cone beam CT scan is a special type of X-ray that shows the details of your oral and facial health. It goes further than a typical X-ray because it lets us identify nerve pathways, soft tissue, and bone before treatment begins. The scan takes just seconds in our office and produces a highly detailed image.

Most patients can safely have the scan regardless of age. We review your medical and health history first to confirm it's right for you, and in practice it's often easier and quicker than traditional intraoral X-rays.

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3D cone beam CT image showing bone, nerves, and sinuses before oral surgery
What to Expect

The whole scan takes just seconds

Nothing goes in your mouth and there's nothing to hold still for very long. Here's the whole thing.
Cone beam CT scanner rotating around a patient at Dentiq Dentistry in Houston, TX
01
Step
Lead Apron On
We place a lead apron over your body before anything starts, the same precaution used with any dental X-ray.
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Step
Stand and Steady
You stand straight in the middle of the machine and either rest your chin or bite down gently on a bite bar.
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Step
The Machine Circles
The scanner rotates around your head, capturing images as it turns. Nothing touches you and nothing is inserted.
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Step
Reviewed On the Spot
The image is ready within seconds, and we review it with you to plan the treatment you need.
Why Might a CBCT Scan Be Needed?

What the scan lets us see

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Before Oral Surgery
Most often you'll have a CBCT scan before surgery in our office, so the plan accounts for what's beneath the surface.
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Nerves, Bone and Soft Tissue
The scan identifies structures that could come into play during a surgical procedure, before we begin rather than during.
03
Emergencies and Hard-to-Find Problems
If you come in with an emergency, or with symptoms we can't pin down, the scan often shows what a standard X-ray misses.
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Minimal Radiation
The amount of radiation used is minimal and considered safe and beneficial for most patients.

Part of a Digital Workflow

What We Do With the Scan

The scan data feeds directly into the rest of our digital workflow, from planning to the finished restoration.

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3D Printing

Scan data becomes a physical model and custom surgical guides, printed in our own lab.

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Digital Scanning

Maps the surfaces of your teeth, while the CBCT captures what sits beneath them.

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Digital X-Rays

For routine checks where a full 3D scan isn't needed, with lower radiation than traditional film.

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At Dentiq Dentistry Houston, we provide a full spectrum of care under one roof, from routine cleanings and fillings to dental implants, All-On-X full-arch restoration, veneers, Invisalign, and same-day crowns. With advanced technology and an in-house lab, we keep treatment precise, comfortable, and refreshingly convenient.

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