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A member asked:
What is the radiation dose of a cbct scan (taken for root canal) and what is it equivalent to in natural radiation?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Here's some info...: http://www.dent.umich.edu/patients/cbct-imaging-service-frequently-asked-questions I'm sure there's plenty more out there. Regarding natural radiation, you are comparing full body exposure to exposure of just the jaw, so it is hard to compare.
Answered 12/8/2016
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Information: See Dr. Davantzis reply for excellent information. Know that a CBCT is a diagnostic tool enabling your practitioner to better plan and accomplish your treatment. In every medicine there's a little poison. It's a risk verses reward decision. In this case very low risk for very high reward. If the Dentist is able to see inside before starting treatment, treatment will be better & quicker.
Answered 12/5/2016
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