{"id":12787,"date":"2017-12-18T04:15:28","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T03:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bedentalexpert.com\/cbct-what-it-is-differences-with-ct-uses-and-benefits\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T22:52:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T21:52:11","slug":"cbct-what-it-is-differences-with-ct-uses-and-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedentalexpert.com\/en\/cbct-what-it-is-differences-with-ct-uses-and-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"CBCT: What it is, differences with CT, uses and benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CBCT<\/strong> stands for Cone Beam Computed Tomography, which translated into Spanish would be understood as Cone Beam Computed Tomography. This is a special type of X-ray that produces 3D images<\/strong> of the teeth, soft tissues, bones and nerves in a single scan.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although similar results can also be achieved with a 3D dental CT, there are several differences between the two radiological exams. We will discuss them below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Differences between CBCT and dental CAT<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The first, and probably most important, is the dose of radiation<\/strong> received in one test and in another. With CBCT it is much lower than with CT. This is not a trivial issue, since radiation can severely affect the patient’s health<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related to the previous point, the time<\/strong> of exposure to X-rays is also influenced, being less than one or two minutes, depending on the machine. In fact, it is the relationship between image quality<\/strong> and exposure time and dose that makes CBCT the best option.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, both tests emit X-rays. However, those of the CBCT are cone-shaped<\/strong> and those of the CT are spiral-shaped.<\/span><\/p>\n

Uses of CBCT<\/span><\/h2>\n

A CBCT scanner is often used to treat orthodontic problems, but it is also very useful in complex situations such as:<\/span><\/p>\n