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Advanced Dental Imaging
At Parkway Family Dental, Dr. Jacob Wood and our team use advanced dental imaging to better understand what is happening beneath the surface of your smile. Our CBCT X-rays in Kalispell MT, along with full mouth series and other digital imaging options, allow us to evaluate your teeth, roots, jawbone, and surrounding structures so we can plan your care with greater precision.
What Are CBCT X-Rays?
Cone beam computed tomography, or CBCT, is an advanced type of dental imaging that creates detailed three-dimensional images of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures. Unlike conventional dental X-rays, which produce two-dimensional images, CBCT technology allows your dentist to examine your oral structures from multiple angles.
CBCT imaging can be especially useful when planning or evaluating treatments such as:
- Dental implant placement
- Root canal treatment
- Complex tooth extractions
- Impacted or abnormal teeth
- Dental trauma
- Jaw and bone conditions
- Other treatments requiring detailed anatomical information
The FDA notes that dental CBCT can provide valuable 3D information for diagnosis and treatment planning when conventional imaging does not provide the information needed.
Full Mouth Series X-Rays
A full mouth series is a collection of individual dental X-rays that provides a comprehensive view of your teeth and supporting bone. These images can help Dr. Wood identify cavities, evaluate bone levels, examine tooth roots, and detect other concerns that may not be visible during a routine dental examination.
Not every patient needs the same type or frequency of dental imaging. Current ADA recommendations emphasize that X-rays should be selected based on a patient’s individual oral health, history, symptoms, and treatment needs.
Advanced Dental Imaging at Parkway Family Dental
At Parkway Family Dental, we use dental technology when it provides meaningful information that can improve your diagnosis or treatment. Whether you need routine digital X-rays, a full mouth series, panoramic imaging, or a CBCT scan, our goal is to gather the information we need while keeping your care comfortable and efficient.
Contact Parkway Family Dental to learn more about CBCT X-rays in Kalispell MT or schedule an appointment with Dr. Jacob Wood.