CBCT

Some people mistakenly call it a CT scan, but this association—although slightly inaccurate—gives an idea of the capabilities of the CBCT, which has now become a fundamental diagnostic tool for the DentalbreraClinic team, especially when planning surgical and implant procedures.

Like a CT scan, Cone Beam Computed Tomography “looks” inside the body, translating what it sees into three-dimensional images, thanks to a special type of cone-shaped X-rays (cone beam) and with lower radiation doses compared to conventional tomography.

The CBCT provides the dentist with a 3D “photograph” of the cranial volumes and their parts, allowing an analysis of teeth and roots, as well as the bones and joints of the mouth, and even the cavities—a type of investigation that overcomes the limits of traditional two-dimensional radiographs.

That’s why, when we decided to renovate the clinic, we created a dedicated shielded room (for the protection of both patients and staff) to house this important equipment.

It represents a significant and indispensable investment: thanks to this tool, we can simulate every phase of the procedure in advance using dedicated software, which allows us to design and print a surgical guide to be placed in the mouth during the actual intervention. This way, we can precisely determine the correct placement of implants without any margin of error, minimizing invasiveness.

For the patient, this translates into more careful surgery, shorter procedures, and fewer post-operative complications. In simple terms, faster and less painful healing.

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