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CBCT
CBCT SECTIONAL/QUADRANT CSAN focuses on a small area of the jaw, typically one quadrant or even just one or two teeth, rather than a full arch or the whole jaw. It is the narrowest field of view in this family, chosen when the problem is already localised, such as one tooth needing a root canal re-check or a single planned implant site. Because the area covered is small, this scan can use a tighter field of view than an arch or full scan while still giving 3D detail of that specific spot. Dentists reach for it when they already know which tooth or small area needs a closer look, rather than scanning more of the jaw than the question requires.
The scan covers a small, localised area, typically one quadrant of the jaw or just one or two teeth, rather than a full arch or the whole jaw. Your dentist uses it to check root shape, bone around that specific tooth, or a single implant site in 3D detail, without imaging the rest of the mouth.
Some dental questions are about one tooth, or the small area around it, not the whole jaw. This scan is built for exactly that, a tight field of view centred on the specific spot your dentist needs to see in 3D.
Among the CBCT scans Charak offers, this is the narrowest, one quadrant or a couple of teeth. An arch scan steps up to cover one full jaw, upper or lower, and a full scan covers both jaws together. Your dentist picks the narrowest scan that still answers the clinical question.
- A single tooth needs a 3D look before or after root canal treatment - One implant site needs bone measurements without imaging the rest of the mouth - A localised finding, like a cyst or unusual root shape, needs a closer 3D view - A problem tooth's exact position relative to a nerve or neighbouring root needs clarifying
Because the area imaged is small, this is often chosen over a wider scan once your dentist already knows which tooth or spot is in question. Ask your dentist which tooth or area this scan is centred on before it's done.
This scan covers one quadrant or just one or two teeth, while a full scan covers both jaws. Your dentist picks this narrower option when the question is already localised to one area.
If the concern is limited to one tooth or a small area, a full-arch scan covers more ground than needed. This tighter scan focuses only on the relevant spot.
No, coverage is limited to the small area your dentist has selected, typically one quadrant or a couple of teeth. Structures outside that area won't appear.
Yes, it's a common use, giving your dentist a 3D view of the tooth's roots and surrounding bone before or after root canal treatment.
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.
Your dentist decides whether the existing X-ray is enough or whether the added 3D detail from this scan is needed for your specific case.
Because the area covered is small, the scan is generally brief. Ask the centre for the specific time on the day of your visit.
You may be asked to remove jewellery or a removable dental appliance near the area being scanned. Check with your dentist or the centre for anything specific to your visit.