Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and AI-Guided Implant Planning

Advances in 3D imaging and digital planning have transformed how we diagnose and plan oral surgery. Before we ever make an incision, we can study your anatomy in detail, simulate the procedure on a computer, and design the safest, most predictable approach for your case.

What CBCT Does

A cone beam CT scan is a 3D x-ray that captures a high-resolution, three-dimensional view of your jaws, teeth, sinuses, and nerves at a fraction of the radiation dose of a traditional medical CT. That 3D view lets us:

• Assess bone height, width, and density at a planned implant site

• Visualize critical anatomy — the maxillary sinus, mandibular nerve, and adjacent tooth roots

• Identify pathology exactly where it is in 3D space

• Plan bone grafting and sinus augmentation with confidence

• Reduce surgical risk and minimize complications

AI-Powered Segmentation: A Clearer Picture, Faster

Our practice in Fairmont, WV now uses advanced AI software that automatically segments the 3D x-ray — meaning it intelligently separates and color-codes each anatomical structure: the teeth, jawbone, nerve canals, sinuses, and airway. What used to take hours of manual tracing now happens in minutes, with greater precision.

For you, that translates to:

• A truer-to-life 3D model of your anatomy

• Better visualization of the nerve and sinus in relation to a planned implant

• More accurate measurements of available bone

• A clearer conversation about your treatment — we can show you exactly what we see and what we're planning

Combining CBCT with Guided Implant Surgery

When AI-segmented CBCT data is merged with a digital scan of your teeth, we can virtually place your implant on the computer — choosing the ideal position, angle, and depth before surgery. From that plan, we can use a surgical guide to help accurately place the implant based on the planned final outcome.

The result is implant placement that's:

• More accurate

• Safer — vital structures are mapped and avoided

• Less invasive

• More predictable — the restoring dentist receives an implant in the ideal position for a natural-looking, long-lasting crown

• More comfortable — shorter procedures and gentler technique mean less post-op discomfort

By combining 3D imaging, AI segmentation, and guided surgery, we're able to deliver implant outcomes that are more precise, more comfortable, and more predictable than ever before. Guesswork has no place in implant surgery. With cone beam CT and AI-guided planning, we know your anatomy, your bone, and your ideal implant position long before your procedure begins.

If you've been told you need a dental implant — or you're simply curious whether you're a candidate — a CBCT scan and consultation at Stahr Oral Surgery in Fairmont, WV is the best place to start. Dr. Stahr will review your 3D imaging with you, walk you through exactly what he sees, and outline a treatment plan built around your anatomy and your goals. Call us at 304-363-2020 or use the link below to request an appointment.