Volumetric CT-scans are making there way into mainstream dentistry. The three-dimensional imaging now offered in the field of dentistry provides previously undreamed-of diagnostic and therapeutic options in the fields of surgery, prosthetics, orthodontics, and restorative dentistry. Through the use of user-friendly software tailored for dental problem-solving dentist can offer remarkable diagnosis, computer-aided therapy planning, and precise intraoperative implementation  

The digital imaging achieved with CT-scans can provide highly accurate 3-D virtual reconstructions. These reconstructions are used to identify and measure specific characterisitcs (bone, height, width and density) as well as anatomical landmarks such as sinus size and location, and nerve position which are vital in implant diagnosis and implant placement surgery.