Digital photographs, intraoral scans, radiographs, and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) can support diagnosis and treatment planning when clinically indicated. Each tool answers different questions and has limitations; technology does not replace a clinical examination.

Digital planning can help a clinician communicate treatment options, assess tooth position, design restorations, or evaluate root canal anatomy. The information is used alongside symptoms, examination findings, medical history, and patient preferences.

Radiation-based imaging should be prescribed only when the expected diagnostic benefit justifies exposure. Tell the dental team if you are pregnant or could be pregnant before imaging.