CBCT stands for Cone Beam Computed Tomography or Cone Beam CT – a type of Computed Tomography (CT) scan.
A CT or Computed tomography scan is an advanced imaging method utilizing x-rays, which helps doctors to study internal organs / structures of the body without the superimposition of various structures seen on routine x-ray films. It involves imaging the body in fine sections.
CBCT is absolutely painless and the entire procedure takes only a few minutes, whereas the actual scan itself takes less than a minute.
No . Apart from the points mentioned in preparation for the scan, there are no other special instructions to be followed .