Dental Implants

3D CBCT Imaging

A 3D scan lets us plan implant placement carefully — checking bone density, the position of nerves and sinuses, and the path of each implant before treatment.

Why 3D imaging matters

A traditional 2D dental X-ray shows teeth and bone from one angle. A 3D cone-beam scan shows your jaw from every angle, so the implant plan can account for everything underneath the surface. It’s how implant cases stay predictable.

Quick and comfortable

The scan takes only a few seconds. There’s no goop, no probing, and the radiation dose is low. The image is then used to map your implant placement with precision.

A clearer conversation

Seeing the scan together makes it easier to talk through what your case looks like — bone, anatomy, and the plan — in plain language.

Schedule an implant consultation

Call our Pelham Drive office.

Schedule a Consultation 540-943-9703

Frequently Asked

Common questions

Why is CBCT needed for implants?

Because a flat 2D X-ray cannot show bone width, sinus position, or the exact path of the lower jaw nerve. CBCT shows all of that in 3D, which is what makes precise, predictable, conservative implant placement possible.

Is it safe?

Yes. Dental CBCT uses a fraction of the radiation of a medical CT scan, comparable to about a day or two of natural background radiation. It is the standard of care for any implant case in modern dentistry.

How long does the scan take?

About 20 seconds in the chair. You sit still while a small arm rotates around your head once. There is no enclosed tube, no contrast dye, and no special prep.

Is CBCT used for anything besides implants?

Yes — diagnosing complex pain, evaluating root canals, planning surgical extractions of impacted wisdom teeth, and assessing TMJ. We use it whenever a 3D view will lead to better, more conservative care.

Why patients on Pelham Drive choose Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro

Dr. Tyler Youn, DDS is calm, unhurried, and trained at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry — and he believes the most important skill in dentistry is listening. Patients across Waynesboro, the 22980 corridor, Stuarts Draft, Fishersville, and Lyndhurst choose Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro on Pelham Drive because every visit feels like a real conversation, not a sales pitch. We talk about cost up front, accept most major PPO insurance plans, and offer the Virginia Dental Club membership for patients without insurance — so cost is never the reason a smile waits. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at 101 Pelham Dr, Waynesboro 22980. Call 540-943-9703 or request an appointment online.