Yes. Cone beam 3D imaging uses a lower radiation dose than a medical CT scan. The scan takes about 15 seconds and the benefits of precise diagnosis significantly outweigh the minimal exposure.
3D Dental Imaging in Amarillo, TX
Cone beam 3D imaging provides detailed, three-dimensional views of your teeth, jawbone, sinuses, and nerves that traditional two-dimensional x-rays simply cannot capture. At Pybus Dental in Amarillo, Texas, Dr. Charles Pybus uses 3D imaging for precise treatment planning, particularly for dental implants, complex extractions, and cases that require detailed anatomical information.
How 3D Imaging Works
The cone beam CT scanner rotates around your head in a single pass, capturing hundreds of images that are reconstructed into a detailed 3D model. The scan takes less than a minute and uses significantly less radiation than a medical CT scan while providing far more information than traditional dental x-rays.
When 3D Imaging Is Used
Dr. Pybus recommends 3D imaging when detailed visualization is needed for planning dental implant placement, evaluating bone graft sites, assessing impacted wisdom teeth, diagnosing complex root canal anatomy, and evaluating jaw conditions related to TMJ disorders.
Precision for Better Outcomes
By seeing the complete three-dimensional anatomy before treatment begins, Dr. Pybus can plan with greater accuracy, reduce surgical risk, and deliver more predictable results.
Schedule Your Imaging Appointment
Call Pybus Dental at 806-354-2500 to learn more about our 3D imaging capabilities.
See What Traditional X-Rays Cannot
CBCT 3D imaging provides a detailed, three-dimensional view of your jaw, teeth, nerves, and sinuses — essential for precise planning of implants, extractions, and complex treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions
3D imaging is used for dental implant planning, complex extractions, evaluating jaw pathology, assessing wisdom teeth position, and diagnosing conditions that are not visible on standard x-rays.
A regular x-ray provides a flat, two-dimensional image. A 3D cone beam scan creates a detailed three-dimensional view that shows bone density, nerve location, and spatial relationships between structures.
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