Consultation & diagnostics

Dental X-Ray & CBCT 3D Scan in Da Nang

Dental X-ray and CBCT 3D imaging that shows what an examination alone cannot — the detail behind accurate implant, surgical and complex treatment planning.

  • 2D X-ray & 3D CBCT
  • Guides implant planning
  • Inside the hospital

Dental imaging shows what an examination alone cannot. A standard X-ray gives a flat, two-dimensional view of the teeth and roots, which is enough for many everyday problems. A CBCT 3D scan goes further, building a three-dimensional picture of the bone, roots, nerves and sinuses — the detail that accurate implant and surgical planning depends on.

At Vinmec Picasso, X-ray and CBCT imaging are available inside Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital and feed directly into your treatment plan. Imaging is used purposefully: a scan is recommended after examination when the extra detail will genuinely change the diagnosis or improve the plan, not as a routine step for every visit.

Why CBCT matters for implants

Implants need to be placed where there is enough healthy bone and a safe distance from nerves and the sinus. A CBCT scan lets the team measure the available bone and plan implant positions around your anatomy, working backwards from your intended final teeth. This is why full-arch and single implant treatments are planned with CBCT rather than estimated from a flat image.

Quick, comfortable and part of your record

Taking an image is quick and comfortable — you simply hold still while the scanner captures the views, and there is no recovery afterwards. The images become part of your record, supporting both the initial plan and any follow-up, and the team can talk you through what they show so your options make sense.

At a glance

  • PurposeDetailed diagnosis and planning
  • X-ray2D views of teeth and roots
  • CBCT3D view of bone, nerves and sinuses
  • Used forImplants, surgery and complex cases

Is it right for you?

Often recommended when:

  • Implants are being planned and bone volume and anatomy must be assessed
  • Surgery such as wisdom tooth or cyst removal needs 3D planning near nerves or the sinus
  • A diagnosis needs more detail than an examination or standard X-ray provides

May not be the right option when:

  • A simple problem can be diagnosed from examination or a standard X-ray alone
  • Imaging would not change the diagnosis or the treatment decision

Suitability is confirmed only after a clinical examination and CBCT 3D imaging. Alternatives are discussed where they exist.

What the treatment involves

  1. Deciding what imaging is needed

    Based on your examination, the team decides whether a standard X-ray is enough or whether a CBCT 3D scan is justified for your case.

  2. Taking the image

    A digital X-ray or CBCT scan is taken quickly and comfortably; you simply hold still while the scanner captures the images.

  3. Reviewing the images

    The images are studied to assess teeth, roots, bone, nerves and sinuses, revealing detail that an examination alone cannot show.

  4. Guiding your plan

    The findings feed directly into your treatment plan, so implants or surgery can be planned accurately around your anatomy.

Recovery & aftercare

  • There is no recovery — you can return to normal activities immediately.
  • Your images become part of your record and support planning and follow-up.
  • Ask the team to talk you through what the images show if it helps you understand your options.

Common questions

What does a CBCT scan show that an ordinary X-ray doesn't?
A standard X-ray gives a flat, two-dimensional view. A CBCT scan builds a three-dimensional picture of the bone, tooth roots, nerves and sinuses, so their exact positions and the available bone can be assessed. This 3D detail is what makes accurate implant and surgical planning possible.
Why does CBCT matter for implants?
Implants must be placed where there is enough healthy bone and a safe distance from nerves and the sinus. CBCT 3D imaging lets the team measure the bone and plan implant positions around your anatomy, rather than estimating from a flat image.
Do I always need a CBCT scan?
No. Many problems are diagnosed from an examination or a standard X-ray. A CBCT scan is recommended after examination only when the extra 3D detail will genuinely change the diagnosis or improve the plan, such as for implants or complex surgery.

Next step

Talk to the team about your case

Send an inquiry and a patient coordinator will contact you during clinic hours—in English or Vietnamese—to arrange your consultation and explain what happens next.