What Is a CBCT Digital X-Ray?

A CT scan is a quick imaging scan. It takes about 10–20 seconds and rotates around your head, providing a detailed, three-dimensional view of your bone and surrounding structures. We just upgraded to a new unit, and patients have really liked the experience.

 

Here’s how we use it in treatment planning: first, we talk with you to understand your concerns. Then we take the scan. After that, we sit down together in front of the image so we can walk you through what I’m seeing and show you models of your options. The 3D view is the key. It lets us evaluate your bone quality and gives me a bone-density score that helps determine whether you’re a good candidate for implants.

 

The scan also allows me to place digital implants on your image before we ever start treatment. We can send that scan to our partner lab in New York, where they create a custom surgical guide. That guide helps me place the implants accurately, often without making an incision. This usually means easier healing and more predictable results.

 

Overall, the CT scan supports thorough treatment planning, precise surgical guides, and a clearer, more informed discussion about your options.

 

Contact Big Sky Dentures & Implants in Missoula, MT, for a consultation to learn how our life-changing treatments can enhance your smile, improve your function, and restore your self-confidence.