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CBCT
CBCT FULL SCAN captures the entire jaw and skull region in one pass, the widest coverage among Charak's CBCT scans. Where a scan limited to one arch or one quadrant leaves out everything beyond that area, this one images both jaws together with the sinuses and jaw joints in a single volume. Dentists and surgeons order it for complex cases that touch more than one part of the mouth at once, such as planning across several teeth on both arches, or a condition whose extent isn't yet clear. Because the field of view is so wide, this isn't the default first scan; a smaller, targeted scan is often enough when the concern is limited to one tooth or area.
The scan captures both the upper and lower jaw, the full set of teeth, and nearby structures such as the sinuses and jaw joints, all in one volume. Your dentist or surgeon reviews it as a whole picture when a case involves more than one arch or an area whose full extent isn't yet known, rather than reading several smaller scans separately.
Not every CBCT scan needs to cover the same amount of ground. This one is built for the widest view Charak offers in this family, the entire jaw and skull region captured together rather than one arch or one section at a time.
When a plan touches several teeth across both jaws, or when a problem's full extent isn't clear from a smaller image, a single wide scan avoids piecing together several separate views. Complex extractions, multiple implant sites, jaw surgery planning, and unclear findings that could extend beyond one area are the kinds of cases this scan is built for.
- A sectional or quadrant scan covers a small area, useful when the concern is one tooth or a localised spot - An arch scan covers one full jaw, upper or lower, but not both - This scan covers both jaws and nearby structures together, the broadest option in this family
A wider field of view generally means more of your jaw is exposed to the scan than a narrower one would need. Ask your dentist or surgeon why the full scan, rather than a smaller one, fits your case.
This scan covers both the upper and lower jaw together with nearby structures. An arch scan covers only one jaw, and a sectional or quadrant scan covers just one small area. Your dentist picks the scope that fits the question being asked.
Not necessarily. Many implant cases only need a scan of the specific site or the one arch involved. The full scan is used when the plan spans a wider area.
A wider field of view generally exposes more of the jaw to the scan than a narrower, targeted one. Your dentist weighs that against how much information the case actually needs.
This page is general information about the test, not medical advice. Your own report's reference ranges apply — please discuss your results with your doctor.
You stay still while the scanner rotates around your head in a single pass. Ask the centre for the specific time on the day of your scan.
You may be asked to remove jewellery, glasses, or a removable dental appliance near your jaw. Confirm the specifics with your dentist or the centre.
Not always. It is built around teeth, jaws, and nearby bone rather than a full assessment of soft tissue. Your doctor decides which scan answers their specific question.
It can be used in children when the case genuinely needs that wide a view. Ask your dentist whether a smaller, more targeted scan would answer the same question with less exposure.