How Cone Beam 3D Imaging Helps Plan a Dental Implant
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See how Cone Beam 3D imaging shows bone, nerves and sinuses so your implant can be planned carefully before treatment begins.
Planning an implant starts with seeing what's beneath the surface. A standard 2D X-ray is helpful, but it flattens the jaw into a single view. Cone Beam 3D imaging shows it in three dimensions.
What the scan shows
- Bone height, width and density where the implant would sit.
- The position of nerves and, in the upper jaw, the sinuses.
- The angle and spacing of neighbouring teeth and roots.
Why it matters for planning
With this information, we can choose an implant size and position that fits your anatomy. It also helps us tell early whether bone grafting might be needed, so there are fewer surprises later.
What the scan is like
The scan is quick. You stand or sit while the machine rotates around your head, and it usually takes under a minute. There's nothing to prepare in most cases.
What happens next
We review the images with you on screen, explain what we see in plain language, and talk through your options, including implants, bridges and dentures. We outline costs and timing before you decide.
Part of a larger approach
Imaging is one part of careful treatment. Read about our dental technology and see the full process in our dental implants guide. We use the same scans in other planning too, such as wisdom tooth removal.
Wondering whether an implant is right for you? Book a visit at 2245 160 Street, Unit 40, Surrey. Questions about coverage? We can help with that too.