Implantology

CBCT viewer for implantology — bone and nerve measurement in the browser

Measure bone height above the mandibular canal, assess sinus floor before elevation, classify bone density, and plan implant angulation on 3D CBCT — then share the surgical plan with the referring dentist or patient by link, no install required.

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Implant planning software shouldn't be locked to one workstation

Most dedicated implant planning packages run on a single licensed PC, usually installed in the surgeon's own office. The referring general dentist who took the CBCT, or a patient who wants to understand the plan, has no way to open the same file — they get a printed screenshot instead of the interactive volume.

That gap costs time. The surgeon re-explains the plan verbally at every referral, the referring dentist waits on an emailed PDF instead of scrolling the actual cross-sections, and case acceptance slows down when the patient can't see what was measured.

CBCTHub runs in the browser. The referring dentist, the surgeon, and the patient can all open the same CBCT from the same link, on any device, without a second license or install.

What CBCTHub does for implant planning

Bone height and IAN distance in millimeters

Measure available bone height above the inferior alveolar nerve canal and ridge width in true millimeters, calibrated from the DICOM voxel spacing — no manual scaling.

Cross-sections along the alveolar ridge

Trace the arch curve once and get unlimited buccal-lingual cross-sections at any angulation, aligned with the planned implant axis.

Sinus floor assessment before elevation

Review sinus floor height, septa, and mucosal thickening on cross-sections through the posterior maxilla before choosing a crestal or lateral window approach.

Bone density (D1–D4) estimation

Read Hounsfield-equivalent values on the fly to classify bone type at the implant site before drilling protocol selection.

Implant angulation overlay

Place a virtual implant on cross-sections to check position, depth and angulation against the nerve canal, sinus floor and adjacent roots.

Panoramic reconstruction with root proximity

Reconstruct a panoramic view from the CBCT volume on the fly to check neighboring teeth, existing restorations and root proximity at a glance.

Common implant planning workflows

Posterior mandible: bone above the IAN

  1. 1.Trace the panoramic curve through the edentulous span.
  2. 2.Scroll cross-sections at the proposed implant site.
  3. 3.Trace the IAN canal and measure distance to the crestal bone.
  4. 4.Select implant length leaving a safety margin above the canal.

Posterior maxilla: sinus floor evaluation

  1. 1.Scroll cross-sections through the edentulous posterior maxilla.
  2. 2.Measure residual bone height to the sinus floor.
  3. 3.Check for septa or mucosal thickening that affect the approach.
  4. 4.Decide between crestal sinus lift and lateral window.

Anterior esthetic zone: ridge assessment

  1. 1.Scroll cross-sections through the anterior ridge.
  2. 2.Measure buccal plate thickness and overall ridge width.
  3. 3.Compare the planned implant position with the future crown emergence.
  4. 4.Flag sites that need ridge augmentation before placement.

Full-arch (All-on-X) planning

  1. 1.Trace the panoramic curve across the full arch.
  2. 2.Review cross-sections at each proposed implant position.
  3. 3.Compare bone volume side to side to balance the prosthetic plan.
  4. 4.Share the full survey with the surgical and prosthetic team via link.

Desktop implant planning software vs. browser-based CBCT review

FactorDesktop planning softwareCBCTHub
InstallationRequired, per machineNone — browser-based
Access for referring dentistUsually noneSame link, any device
Cost modelPer-seat licensePer-account, cloud plan
Device supportWindows workstationWindows, Mac, Linux, tablet, phone
Sharing the planExport screenshot / PDFLive interactive link

What implant clinicians say

Testimonial pending — to be added.

Dr. S.K., Oral Surgeon

Sydney, Australia

Testimonial pending — to be added.

Dr. M.P., Periodontist

Manchester, UK

Frequently asked questions

Can I measure bone density accurately from CBCT?

CBCT voxel intensity is not identical to Hounsfield units from a medical CT scanner, but CBCTHub displays a density scale useful for relative comparison and D1–D4 bone classification at the implant site — which is what most implant protocols actually rely on.

Does it trace the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) automatically?

The canal is traced manually on cross-sections, not detected automatically. Once traced, you get a millimeter distance from the planned implant apex to the nerve canal on every cross-section along the arch.

Can I plan implant angulation and export a surgical guide?

You can overlay a virtual implant on cross-sections to plan position, depth and angulation, and annotate the chosen dimensions for the surgical team. CBCTHub is a diagnostic and planning viewer — it does not manufacture a physical surgical guide.

Does it work for full-arch (All-on-X) planning?

Yes. You can trace the panoramic curve across the full arch and generate unlimited cross-sections at any point, which is how bone volume is surveyed for multi-implant and full-arch cases.

Can the surgeon share the plan with the patient without creating an account?

Yes. A share link opens directly in the browser — the recipient does not need to log in, install anything, or use a specific device.

Does it support sinus floor measurement before elevation?

Yes. Cross-sections through the posterior maxilla show sinus floor height, septa, and mucosal thickening, so you can decide between a crestal and a lateral window approach before surgery.

Plan your next implant case in the browser

No install, no per-seat license. Drag in a CBCT and start measuring bone and nerve distance — free plan included.

Comparing options? See how CBCTHub stacks up on the alternatives page.

https://cbcthub.com/en/cbct-for-implantology