CBCT CT Scanning | Westside Dental Center

CT SCAN MACHINE CT Scan Machine in Plantation, FL See the Full Picture Before Treatment Begins

CT SCAN MACHINE

At Westside Dental Center, Dr. Uttma Dham uses cone beam CT scanning technology to get a complete, three-dimensional view of your jaw, teeth, nerves, and bone before placing a single implant or making a single incision. It's the kind of precision most dental offices simply don't have.

What Is a CT Scan And Why Does It Matter for Your Dental Center?

Most people have had a standard dental X-ray. It gives a flat, two-dimensional picture useful, but limited. A CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) scan is something very different.

In under a minute, our CT machine rotates around your head and captures hundreds of images from every angle. Those images are then reconstructed into a highly detailed 3D model of your entire oral and facial structure your jawbone, tooth roots, sinuses, nerve pathways, and surrounding tissue, all in one view.

For Dr. Dham, this changes everything about how she plans your treatment. Instead of estimating, guessing, or discovering complications mid-procedure, she can map out every step in advance with the exact measurements, bone density data, and anatomical landmarks she needs to get it right the first time.

What Is a CT Scan And Why Does It Matter for Your Dental Center?

WHY WE USE CT SCAN?

Why Dr. Dham Relies on CT Imaging for Complex Dental Treatment

Guided Implant Placement No Guesswork

Dental implant surgery requires exact knowledge of where the nerves are, how dense the bone is, and where the implant can be placed safely. With CT imaging, Dr. Dham can plan the entire implant procedure in 3D before she ever begins. The result? Implants placed with greater accuracy, fewer complications, and better long-term outcomes.

Better Planning Means Better Experiences

When a dentist knows exactly what to expect before treatment begins, procedures go more smoothly and recovery is faster. CT imaging helps Dr. Dham avoid unexpected complications, reduce procedure time, and give you a more comfortable experience from start to finish.

Everything in One Appointment

Our CT scan is performed right here in our Westside Dental Plantation office no referrals, no trips to a radiology centre, no waiting days for results. Dr. Dham can review your 3D scan during your consultation and begin mapping your treatment plan the same day.

Digital Scan & Evaluation

We examine your tooth and take precise digital impressions using advanced scanners.

WHY WE USE CT SCAN?

When Does Dr. Dham Use CT Scanning?

Dental implant planning

to evaluate bone volume, density, and the location of nerves before implant placement

Wisdom tooth assessment

to determine the exact position of impacted teeth relative to the inferior alveolar nerve

Full mouth restoration

to evaluate overall jaw structure, bite alignment, and bone health before comprehensive treatment

Orthodontic evaluation

to assess jaw development and tooth positioning for Invisalign planning

Bone loss assessment

to evaluate the extent of bone loss in patients with gum disease or those being considered for bone grafting

Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions About CBCT Scan

Yes. CT scans use a focused, cone-shaped X-ray beam that captures the area of interest with significantly less radiation than a traditional medical CT scan. Dr. Dham follows the ALARA principle — As Low As Reasonably Achievable — and only recommends CT imaging when the clinical benefit clearly outweighs any minimal exposure. The scan itself takes less than 60 seconds

A standard dental X-ray is a two-dimensional image — it shows height and width, but not depth. A CT scan produces a full 3D model of your jaw and surrounding structures, giving Dr. Dham detail that simply isn't visible on a flat image. Think of it as the difference between a photograph and a detailed architectural blueprint

Not at all. You simply sit or stand while the scanner rotates around your head. There's nothing inserted into your mouth, no discomfort, and no recovery time. It takes under a minute to complete

Scan fees are discussed transparently as part of your treatment consultation. Dr. Dham's team will walk you through all costs clearly before any treatment begins — no surprises, no press

In most cases, yes. CT imaging is considered the standard of care for implant planning because it allows Dr. Dham to assess bone volume, locate nerves precisely, and design a guided surgical plan before any procedure begins. It is one of the key reasons our implant outcomes are consistently excellent.