3D imaging — CBCT.
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) produces a three-dimensional image of the teeth, bone, and jaw structures. It enables precise planning — implants, complex endodontics, TMJ and third-molar assessment — where a 2D X-ray reaches its limits.
What CBCT enables
3D imaging expands what the clinician can see and plan:
- Implant planning — bone volume, nerve position, sinuses.
- Complex endodontics — canal anatomy, fractures, lesions.
- Assessment of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
- Assessment of third molars and their relationship to nearby structures.
Small and large field
Depending on the indication, the scan targets a single region (small field, reduced dose) or the full jaws (large field). The choice follows the principle of the minimum necessary dose — only what must be imaged is imaged.
Advanced certification
Dr Perrault-Lévesque holds an advanced certification in small- and large-field CBCT imaging from the Faculty of Dental Medicine at the University of Montreal, supporting interpretation of scans and their integration into the treatment plan.
Frequently asked questions
- Does CBCT expose you to a lot of radiation?
- The dose of a targeted CBCT scan is low and follows the ALARA principle (as low as reasonably achievable). Only the necessary region is imaged, at the smallest field that answers the clinical question.
- Why a 3D image rather than an ordinary X-ray?
- A 2D X-ray overlaps structures; 3D separates them. To plan an implant or assess a complex canal, seeing depth and volume changes the precision of treatment.
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