CBCT provides the 3D visualisation of the alveolar bone height, width, and thickness, and spatial proximity of inferior alveolar and incisive canals, maxillary sinus, and nasal cavity. It is the contemporary method used for planning dental implant surgery and bone augmentation procedures.

The CBCT is also used for pre-surgical evaluation of impacted teeth, supernumerary teeth, and their relations with neighbouring anatomic structures (adjacent teeth, inferior alveolar nerve, mental nerve, and maxillary sinus).

All kinds of pathologic lesions which affect bone tissue in the OMF region including infection, cysts, tumours, and osteonecrosis can be monitored by CBCT imaging.

The CBCT technology can be used in combination with specific computer software for preoperative virtual planning and fabrication of patient-specific reconstruction plates for mandibular fractures. When CBCT and multi-detector CT were compared in diagnostic imaging of mid-face, it was concluded that CBCT provided better image quality at lower doses, comparable image quality at higher doses, and superior spatial resolution in standard- and reduced-dose settings.

A CBCT imaging for TMJ complex requires less time and lower radiation doses, it provides the multi-planar views for both TMJs from a single 360° rotation scan, and it simplifies positioning of the patient. The TMJ is often involved in patients with multiple maxillofacial fractures. CBCT enables us to meet the patient’s needs by providing adequate information regarding the nature of fracture, its extent and relative locations of important anatomic structures.

The treatment planning and success of the surgical treatments of alveolar cleft patients can be assessed with CBCT imaging. Moreover, 3D measurement of cleft area including volume of bone defect and outcomes after alveolar grafting in cleft lip and palate patients can also be assessed by CBCT imaging. The dentofacial discrepancies can be visualised, and virtual planning of orthognathic surgeries can be performed with CBCT imaging and special software.