3D imaging offers cross-section slices of desired locations such as the TMJ and implant areas. We are able to identify size and volume of bone and teeth in three dimensions without distortion or magnification. In addition, important structures such as the nerve canal can be easily and accurately identified.

The benefits include:

-	Dramatically lower radiation emission. An average CT scan is about 600-700 microsieverts, while cone beam imaging is usually less than 70 microsieverts.
-	No distortion or magnification exists, which is normal for dental radiographs.
-	The scan can be taken at our office rather than a referral to another x-ray location, thus eliminating delays and inconvenience.
-	Critical nerve locations can be located.
-	Bone thickness and volume can be determined for implant placements.
-	Traditional dental radiographs are two dimensional while 3D x-rays are a true spatial representation of the human skull.