Historically, achieving exceptional image quality while minimising radiation dose has been a challenge. However, advancements in CBCT technology have transformed its role across healthcare. While CBCT has long been established within dentistry, ongoing innovation has seen greater adoption across radiology, providing clinicians with detailed anatomical insights and the ability to examine structures beyond what traditional 2D imaging can provide.
Protect your patients while maintaining the diagnostic confidence you need.
Every CBCT scan involves balancing two important priorities: obtaining the clinical information required for diagnosis while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
Advances in Cone Beam CT technology now make it possible to achieve both.
Modern CBCT systems combine intelligent dose management, advanced detector technology and sophisticated image processing to produce exceptional image quality using significantly lower radiation than earlier generations of CBCT systems. The result is safer imaging for patients without compromising the diagnostic detail clinicians rely on every day.
Why Radiation Dose Matters
Radiation is an essential part of diagnostic imaging, but every exposure should be clinically justified.
This is particularly important for:
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Children and younger patients
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Patients requiring ongoing monitoring
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Orthodontic treatment planning
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Implant cases involving multiple scans
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Follow-up examinations
The goal is not simply to use the lowest possible dose, it is to use the right dose for each patient and each examination.
This approach follows the internationally recognised ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle, helping clinicians minimise unnecessary radiation while still obtaining diagnostic-quality images.
Low Dose Should Never Mean Lower Diagnostic Quality
Reducing radiation should never come at the expense of image quality.
Modern CBCT technology achieves both through advances in:
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High-performance detectors
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Intelligent exposure control
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Advanced reconstruction algorithms
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AI-assisted image optimisation
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Targeted Field of View (FOV) selection
Together these technologies allow clinicians to visualise the anatomy they need with excellent clarity while avoiding unnecessary radiation exposure.
How NEWTOM Optimises Every Scan
At Inline Imaging, we partner with Newtom, a pioneer in CBCT innovation for more than 30 years.
Newtom systems are designed to automatically optimise each examination using technologies that help deliver the lowest appropriate radiation dose without compromising diagnostic performance.
SafeBeam™
Unlike fixed exposure settings, SafeBeam™ automatically adapts imaging parameters to the patient's anatomy throughout the scan. By continuously adjusting exposure, each examination is optimised for both image quality and patient safety.
ECO Scan Protocols
When clinical circumstances allow, ECO Scan protocols reduce radiation exposure while still providing the image quality required for diagnosis.
Multiple Field of View Options
Selecting only the anatomical region that needs to be examined helps minimise radiation exposure while improving workflow.
With multiple Field of View (FOV) options available across the NewTom range, clinicians can tailor each scan to the specific diagnostic requirement rather than exposing a larger area unnecessarily.
Better Imaging for Every Patient
Low-dose CBCT offers advantages across a wide range of clinical applications.
It is particularly valuable for:
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Implant planning
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Endodontics
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Orthodontics
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Oral surgery
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Paediatric dentistry
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Maxillofacial assessment
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Follow-up examinations
Because each examination is optimised for the clinical task, practitioners can confidently obtain the information they need while prioritising patient safety.
More Than Low Dose.
Choosing a CBCT system is not simply about comparing radiation dose.
The best imaging systems intelligently balance:
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Diagnostic accuracy
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Image quality
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Patient safety
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Clinical efficiency
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Workflow integration
Newtom's advanced imaging technologies are designed to achieve this balance, giving clinicians greater confidence in every diagnosis while supporting safer imaging for every patient.
Confidence Starts with Smarter Imaging
At Inline Imaging, we believe exceptional diagnostic outcomes begin with exceptional imaging technology.
As the exclusive ANZ distributor of Newtom CBCT solutions, we help practices choose imaging systems that combine advanced diagnostic capability with intelligent dose management—supporting better clinical decisions while putting patient safety first.
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