Ideally, a cone beam computed tomography also known as CBCT or dental CT should be performed. It offers us radiation levels 10 to 15 times lower than helical or medical tomography. In addition, with current devices, it can be performed with radiation levels equivalent to three panoramic radiographs. 

She offers us the information of all the craniofacial structures with a single X-ray that can be used by different professionals (general dentist, implantologist, surgeon, orthodontists) without the need to take other additional X-rays.

The possibility of having an imaging exam that allows us to see the entire craniofacial complex three dimensionally offers a better understanding of the patient's problem. Its main advantages compared to conventional radiographs is that we will be able to see all the structures without any type of overlap, as well as we will be able to make real measurements without the distortion that characterizes two-dimensional radiographs. Therefore, we will have a more accurate and complete diagnosis of the patient.

No prior preparation by the patient is recommended. Earrings, necklaces, and removable prostheses will need to be removed prior to image acquisition so that they do not produce image artifacts.

In the case of dental tomography (CBCT) the duration of the acquisition is LESS THAN 1 MIN. Depending on the scanner used, the patient will remain standing or sitting for the image acquisition. 

– No caso da tomografia médica (helicoidal), o tempo de aquisição é muito maior (<20  min aproximadamente) e o paciente deve se deitar.