Dental beam CT (computer tomography) is an x-ray machine that is used in 3D imaging by oral surgeons or dentists, when regular dental x-rays don’t yield sufficient results. This procedure is not performed routinely because the radiations emitted from its scanners are more as compared to those of regular x-rays found at the dentist. The CT scanner has special features that enable it to display three dimensional (3D) pictures of nerve paths, soft tissues, bones, and dental structures located at the craniofacial area. The high-quality images produced allows precise planning for treatment. The images are used to evaluate illnesses that affect the jaw, sinuses, dentition, facial bony structures, and the nasal cavity. Common Uses of the Dental Cone Beam This technique is widely used in the field of orthodontics to prepare a treatment program routine for each patient. It can however, be used in extreme cases that will involve: Reconstructive surgery Evaluation of nerve canals, th...