Getting a 3D conversion of your patient’s CBCT scan is where the powerful diagnostic capability enabled by this technology becomes apparent. A 3D conversion is a reconstruction of the patient’s mandible or maxilla from the CBCT scan slices. After all the slices are put together, a good conversion will reveal the anatomy in 3D with scatter created by reflections off fillings during the scan removed. The conversion can also include colorization of anatomy to improve contrast between teeth, nerves, bone, etc. With a 3D conversion and viewing software (free for 3D Diagnostix customers) you can see an accurate image of your patients mandible, maxilla or quadrant from any angle in three dimensions– distal, mesial, top, buccal and bottom.

This step would be the last step if you are interested only in diagnosing an existing condition. It is a preparatory step in treatment planning as the conversion image is used to plan a case in treatment planning software.