With San Mateo Dental Arts Dental’s cone beam CT technology, an x-ray head will encircle your head for about ten to twenty seconds. Dozens of small, extremely low-dose x-rays are taken from different angles. The “cone” in cone beam CT means the x-rays are focused to the precise area of interest. This minimizes greater exposure and allows higher resolution with less radiation. A powerful computer then combines these different images to create a 3D model of your teeth and jaws, or even your condyles (if you’re experiencing jaw pain and need TMJ treatment) or airway (for sleep apnea cases). On the cone beam CT software, San Mateo Dentist Dr. Phan views your teeth and bones from every angle–even from the inside. Dr. Phan then measures precise distances and angles and thoroughly plans all dental surgery on the cone beam CT software before actually beginning your treatment.

Thanks to our in-office cone beam CT scans, Dr. Phan is among the few San Mateo dentists who can better identify small issues before they become large and virtually plan treatment before beginning your dental surgery. The dentist also use these crisp 3D cone beam images to clearly explain your condition and treatment, so you will be well informed and comfortable with your treatment options.