CBCT is the abbreviation of Cone beam CT, i.e. Cone beam CT.Oral CBCT is widely used in all kinds of oral diagnosis, and provides an important basis in the process of oral implantation, orthodontics, maxillofacial surgery, dental endodontics, root canal treatment, restoration and so on. So it is very necessary to take a CT film before starting treatment.
For example, for dental implants:
Key anatomical structures determined
Bone density reference
Nerve canal depicted
Implantation simulation
Implantation position validation
So a CBCT is done in order to provide the doctor with better diagnostic help and patient service.