Conebeam CT scanning room in dentistry

1. Why is it necessary to take films in dentistry?

Taking films is an important step that helps the dentist evaluate the condition of teeth and bones that cannot be seen in the mouth. From there, make a diagnosis and create the most optimal treatment plan for the patient.

Types of films that are often prescribed include: apical radiographs, bite-wing films, and panoramic films; Tilt skull film, conebeam CT (cone beam computed tomography), etc.

2. Why is it necessary to take conebeam CT films?

Conebeam Computed Tomography (CTCB) film; also known as computed tomography with cone beam, allowing images of bones & teeth in 3 spatial dimensions with high accuracy; superior to 2-dimensional image information from traditional film photography techniques.

Traditional dental X-rays only provide 2-dimensional image information, which is valuable for initial assessment, but causes difficulty in some diagnostic cases.

Currently, conebeam CT imaging technique has been widely applied by dental clinics.