With the ability to create an accurate 3D digital model of a patient's intraoral anatomy, 3D cone beam imaging is a powerful tool for diagnostics and treatment planning for a wide range of clinical situations. These systems use a cone-shaped x-ray beam to scan the patient while the generator and detector rotate around the patient. A computer then reconstructs these images to create the 3D model. When it comes to capturing those images, flat panel detectors often produce clearer images with less noise. Here is a side-by-side look at some of those CBCT systems with flat panel detectors.