Clinical insights
CBCT case reports: what 3D finds that 2D misses
Real cases from clinicians using CBCT and digital workflows. Each one shows the scan, the finding and what it changed for the patient.
The cases
CBCT clinical cases by specialty
Latest · UK caseAI-assisted implant planning: crown first, implant second
A missing upper first molar with the sinus close by. Dr Shah set the crown first, then let the software propose the implant position.
Dr Kunal Shah5 min read →
A driving instructor who couldn’t drive: treating sleep apnoea digitally
Severe sleep apnoea, an AHI of 34, and no licence to work. A fully digital workflow delivered a mandibular advancement device that brought her score down to 2.6.
Dr Paul ReaneyRead case →
From CBCT scan to guided implant in one digital workflow
Intraoral scan, CBCT, automatic merge, surgical guide, guided drilling and an immediate temporary crown. Step by step.
Dr Mathieu Rousset8 min read →
Impacted wisdom teeth touching the nerve: how CBCT changed the conversation
Deeply impacted lower eights in direct contact with the nerve canal. The 3D view gave diagnostic confidence and made consent clearer.
Dr Hubertus Schindler5 min read →
A calcified canal, a failed access, and dynamic navigation to the rescue
The first attempt went wrong. High-resolution CBCT and live navigation saved the tooth, with complete healing at 12 months.
Dr Roberto Aza7 min read →
The implant scan that found carotid artery calcifications
A routine pre-implant CBCT showed five incidental findings, including calcified plaques that suggest stroke risk.
Prof. Różyło-Kalinowska7 min read →
Unexplained pain, no caries, no trauma: CBCT solved it at 75 microns
A 29-year-old with anterior pain that defied diagnosis. High-resolution CBCT revealed a rare Type III dens invaginatus.
Dr Aditya Patney6 min read →
How CBCT revealed a hidden canal that 2D X-rays missed
A second palatal canal, invisible on a periapical radiograph. The CBCT changed the treatment plan.
Dr Roberto Aza6 min read →Browse by topic
What CBCT changes, specialty by specialty
CBCT in endodontics
Extra canals and calcified canals are easy to miss on a periapical. A small field of view at high resolution shows them before you open the tooth.
CBCT for implant planning
Plan from the crown down, place through a guide, and read the whole volume, not only the implant site.
CBCT in oral surgery and diagnosis
See how a root sits against the nerve canal, and find the cause when 2D imaging shows nothing.
Digital sleep medicine
Panoramic imaging and an intraoral scan are enough to deliver a mandibular advancement device digitally.
The machines behind these cases: Carestream CS 8200 3D and Carestream CS 9600. Not sure which fits your work? Compare CBCT machines.
Courses
CBCT reporting and implant courses: learn it hands-on.
The carotid case above shows why reporting matters as much as scanning. Two reporting courses take you from the principles to reporting with confidence. The Implant Academy takes you from the plan to the placed implant.
Level 1 · Online
Principles of CBCT
£195 + VAT
Start any time · 5 CPD hours
- Nine self-paced modules
- Stop and restart whenever you like
- Verifiable CPD certificate
Level 2 · In person
CBCT reporting with Dr Ed Walker
£595 + VAT
Friday 22 January 2027 · 6+ CPD hours
- Full day at Octagon House, West Yorkshire
- For delegates who have completed Level 1
- Verifiable CPD certificate
Implant Academy · In person
Plan it. Print it. Place it.
£495 + VAT
Two hands-on days · 12+ CPD hours
- Plan a real implant case in SMOP
- Print your own surgical guide
- Free SMOP licence, 16 delegates
Questions
About these CBCT case reports
Who writes these CBCT case reports?
Each case is written by the treating clinician and reported independently. We publish the findings as they are. The clinician and the equipment used are named on every case.
Which CBCT machines were used in these cases?
The cases use Carestream systems, including the CS 8100 3D, CS 8200 3D and CS 9600. Some also use an intraoral scanner and dynamic navigation.
Can I learn to report my own CBCT scans?
Yes. Our Level 1 online course covers the principles of CBCT in nine self-paced modules for £195 + VAT. The Level 2 reporting course is a full day in person with Dr Ed Walker.
Can I submit a case?
Yes. If you use CBCT or a digital workflow and have a case worth sharing, call 01943 601222 or message us on WhatsApp.
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