At Veterinary Dental Specialists of WI, we utilize Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to provide advanced diagnostic imaging for our patients. CBCT is a specialized type of 3-dimensional imaging that allows us to evaluate the teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures in far greater detail than traditional dental x-rays alone.
A CBCT scan creates a 3D view of the skull, teeth, tooth roots, bone, nasal passages, and surrounding tissues. This allows our doctors to detect conditions that may not be visible on standard radiographs, such as subtle fractures, retained roots, bone loss, cysts, tumors, or complex dental disease. CBCT is especially valuable when evaluating jaw fractures, impacted or abnormal teeth, severe periodontal disease, and complicated extractions.
Traditional dental radiographs (x-rays) remain an essential part of veterinary dentistry and are taken routinely during dental procedures. Radiographs provide detailed images of individual teeth and their roots and allow us to evaluate each tooth systematically. However, radiographs create two-dimensional images, which can sometimes cause important structures to overlap.
CBCT complements dental radiographs by providing three-dimensional imaging, allowing our doctors to view anatomy from multiple angles and better understand complex problems. Using both technologies together allows us to obtain the most complete diagnostic information possible.