Cone Beam CT Scan
Standard dental X-rays show a lot — but they only show a two-dimensional image. When Dr. Stout needs to see the full picture of your jaw, sinuses, nerve pathways, or bone structure, we use a cone beam CT scan.
A cone beam CT — also called CBCT or 3D dental imaging — captures a detailed, three-dimensional view of your oral anatomy in a single scan. It’s faster than a hospital CT, uses significantly less radiation, and gives us information a flat X-ray simply can’t provide.
There are several situations where 3D imaging is the most useful tool we have:
When we need more information than a standard X-ray provides, CBCT is the tool we reach for.
A cone beam CT scan is fast and non-invasive:
Including setup, the entire process usually takes less than five minutes.
Yes. Cone beam CT scans use significantly less radiation than hospital CT scans — typically less than a full set of traditional dental X-rays in some configurations. Like all imaging, we use CBCT only when the clinical benefit justifies it. It’s not used as a routine screening tool — it’s ordered when we have a specific diagnostic need.
When Dr. Stout can review 3D images and discuss a treatment plan in the same appointment, it saves you a trip and speeds up the path to treatment. That efficiency is especially valuable when planning something like implants or a complex extraction — you leave the appointment with a clear plan rather than waiting for results.
Dr. Craig Stout uses cone beam imaging as part of his planning process for implants and other complex procedures. Having a precise 3D map of your anatomy reduces surprises during treatment and lets him approach each case with a higher level of confidence — which benefits you directly in the form of more predictable results.
Family First Dental provides advanced imaging for patients from Rexburg, Rigby, Sugar City, St. Anthony, and across the region. Call (208) 400-9946 to book an appointment and discuss whether a cone beam scan is part of your treatment plan.
Our friendly team at Family First Dental is here to help! Contact our office in Rexburg today and let us take care of your dental health.