Audio Recording

Using Cone Beam Technology to Enhance Your Practice and Provide Predictable Treatment Results
Rick Ferguson, DMD


In this course we will explore the technology behind CBCT and traditional 2D Dental Imaging. The limitations of traditional dental 2D imaging in a 3D world will be discussed. As well as when and how to use CBCT in the daily practice of general dentistry. Cases will be presented where CBCT was vital to the proper diagnosis and treatment plan of the patient including: endodontic lesions, periodontal disease, dental trauma, root fractures, bony pathology, orthodontic malposition and impaction, implant planning, implant surgery, sinus grafting, sinus pathology, evaluation of grafting prior to implant placement and more. In addition, you’ll learn how 3D images open the patient's eyes to their dental needs like no other modality can and as a result leads to case acceptance.

Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to:

• Outline the technology behind CBCT and traditional 2D Dental Imaging.
• Discuss the limitations of traditional dental 2D imaging in a 3D world.
• Discuss when and how to use CBCT in the daily practice of general dentistry.
• Present cases where CBCT was vital to the proper diagnosis and treatment plan of the patient.
• Explain how 3D images open the patient's eyes to their dental needs like no other modality can.
• Explain how 3D visualization leads to case acceptance.