Step 1
Justify the scan
The doctor determines whether 3D information is expected to affect diagnosis or planning.
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Dental 3D Imaging in Las Vegas
Cone beam computed tomography, or CBCT, creates three-dimensional views of teeth, jaws, facial bones, and nearby structures. At Avocabo Dental & Orthodontics, Dr. Camy Kwok recommends 3D imaging only when the additional information is clinically useful.
What Does Dental 3D Imaging Involve?
CBCT captures data from multiple angles and reconstructs it into a 3D volume. It can show relationships that may be difficult to evaluate on two-dimensional X-rays, including impacted teeth, roots, bone, jaws, and selected airway dimensions.
Who May Benefit?
Orthodontic patients with impacted teeth, complex root relationships, jaw discrepancies, selected expansion needs, or another orthodontic concern requiring three-dimensional assessment may benefit.
An in-person evaluation is required before Dr. Camy Kwok can recommend care for an individual patient.
What Can Patients Expect?
Step 2
Capture
The patient remains still while the unit rotates around the head and records the selected field.
Step 3
Review
The volume is examined from multiple views and interpreted with the clinical findings.
Potential Benefits
- Shows three-dimensional relationships of teeth, roots, bone, and jaws
- May support planning for impacted teeth and complex movement
- Allows the area to be reviewed from multiple angles
Limitations and Considerations
- Uses ionizing radiation and should be justified for the individual
- Does not replace a clinical examination or every other imaging type
- Can show airway dimensions but cannot diagnose sleep-related breathing disorders by itself
What Alternatives May Be Considered?
Depending on the question, panoramic, cephalometric, bitewing, or periapical X-rays may provide sufficient information. Sometimes observation or referral for another imaging method is appropriate.
Comfort, Recovery, and Aftercare
The scan is noninvasive and does not usually require recovery. Remaining still is important; tell the team about pregnancy, difficulty standing, movement limitations, or anxiety before imaging.
When Should You Contact Our Office?
Contact us before the scan with pregnancy questions, recent imaging records, or accessibility needs. After review, contact the office if you need clarification about findings or recommended next steps.
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Benefits and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan and treatment. Our team can help review available benefit information and discuss payment options after an evaluation; coverage is not guaranteed. Visit our insurance and payment page for current practice information.
Dental 3D Imaging FAQs
No. It is recommended only when three-dimensional information is expected to be clinically useful.
No. It can display airway dimensions, but diagnosis requires appropriate medical evaluation and testing.
CBCT creates a three-dimensional volume, while routine dental X-rays produce selected two-dimensional views.
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