We use our CBCT to produce three dimensional (3-D) images of your teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways and bone in a single scan that takes 12 seconds once the scan is started. It allows Dr. Phelps to see a detailed picture from many angles so he can properly diagnose what is going on in the patient's mouth. Up to 1/3 of abscesses can be missed on a 2D digital x-ray. With a CBCT the infection is more visible. The CBCT allows for comprehensive views of width and depth of bone levels needed for implant planning. What may have been a mystery can now be clearly seen and diagnosed leading to a speedy treatment and better long term prognosis.