What types of dental CBCT scans exist – and when are they needed?Is it advisable to have a CT scan taken before a dental examination?

Posted on By Dr Mártha Szabolcs

CBCT (cone-beam CT) is a special 3-D imaging technique that provides a much more detailed picture of the teeth, jawbones and surrounding structures than conventional X-rays.Different types of CBCT scans are used depending on what needs to be examined: 1. Small field of view (FOV) – for a single tooth Covers only a small area, … Continue reading What types of dental CBCT scans exist – and when are they needed?Is it advisable to have a CT scan taken before a dental examination?

Dental check-up / dental examination

Posted on By Dr Mártha Szabolcs

Attending a yearly dental check-up is the best way to avoid emergency visits for toothache and to detect problems that may still be symptom-free. What happens at a dental assessment A 30-minute planned appointment is usually enough for a thorough examination under magnification combined with appropriate imaging:– CBCT, panoramic X-ray or small intraoral X-ray, depending … Continue reading Dental check-up / dental examination