Cone Beam Computed Tomography
CBCT is a type of radiological examination that produces three-dimensional images of your teeth and jaws. Although it is erroneous, some imaging centers or hospitals also refer to it by using the alternative name DVT that stands for “Digital Volumetric Tomography,” or “Dental Volumetric Tomography”.

Which structures are included in the image and which are not will vary depending on the size of the image your dentist will request from you. For example, if you have a problem requiring root canal treatment, you will have a focused image only for that tooth, and therefore, your facial bones will not be included in the image. If you are experiencing a problem associated with a jaw fracture, then many structures in your face will need to be imaged. The imaging area is a factor determined by your dentist as needed.

At Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Dental Hospital, we have a CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) device available, and you can have this imaging done at our hospital.

The device takes about a minute to rotate around your head; however, including the time it takes for the technician to prepare the machine for you, and you to be positioned, the entire process takes about 15-20 minutes.

In what cases is it applied?

CBCT imaging is performed for;

• Pre-operative and post-operative evaluations for implant treatments and graft applications
• Preparation for the extraction of impacted wisdom teeth
• Evaluation for re-treatment of faulty or painful root canal treatments
• Assessment of jaw fractures
• Evaluation of cystic and tumoral structures

What Does Cone Beam Computed Tomography Imaging Look Like Exactly?
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) imaging produces highly detailed, three-dimensional (3D) images of the bone structure of the face (if necessary), and dental structures. Which structures are included in the image and which are not will vary depending on the size of the image your dentist will request from you. For example, if you have a problem requiring root canal treatment, you will have a focused image only for that tooth, and therefore, your facial bones will not be included in the image. If you are experiencing a problem associated with a jaw fracture, then many structures in your face will need to be imaged. The imaging area is a factor determined by your dentist as needed.