Why CBCT Scans Are Essential For Successful Dental Implant Placement

Beverly Studer

Dental implants are among the most new and long-lasting options for replacing teeth that are missing or that have become damaged beyond repair. Nevertheless, the outcome of any dental implant surgery depends first and foremost on the correct diagnosis and treatment planning. This is where Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) steps in. Dental Implant CBCT has now become the benchmark line in pre-implant assessment and surgical guidance.

CBCT scans, unlike other conventional two-dimensional X-rays, offer real 3D images of the teeth, jaw, nerve paths and soft tissues in one scanning process. This improved visualisation facilitates dentists and oral surgeons to assess the morphology and amount of bone that is available for implant placement. It also plays a role in pinpointing important anatomical landmarks, like sinus cavities and nerve pathways — which are as much a part of knowing where not to cut open as they are of knowing where to slice.

When you are preparing for a dental implant treatment, accuracy is important. On the other hand, a CBCT scan delivers 3-D information allowing the clinician to evaluate bone density, bone height, bone width and estimate the angle and depth at which implants can be most ideally placed. Dental Implant CBCT makes treatment planning more predictable, which significantly decrease implant failure and optimizes patient outcomes.

Another important benefit of CBCT is that it can aid in guided implant placement. With the aid of software that takes CBCT images, dentists can prepare surgical guides to lay teeth replacements with unrivalled precision. This not only reduces the level of invasiveness of the procedure, but also reduces the recovery period and improves the long-term success of the implant.

From a patient’s point of view, it is fast, painless, and safe to have a CBCT scan. The amount of radiation is much less when compared to a conventional CT, so it is a safe choice for most people. The entire scanning scan takes under a minute, but yields essential diagnostic information needed to help expedite the dental team.

Practices that provide Dental Implant CBCT services can provide greater care and reassurance for their patients. By pinpointing potential risks in advance, and then having the ability to tailor implant placement with unmatched precision, dentists can provide more predictable, successful implant treatment. This state-of-the-art imaging is particularly important in complicated cases in which there are several implants, not much bone, or other previous dental surgeries.

At our practice, we have an unyielding dedication to leveraging the latest advancements in technology in a way that maximizes patient safety and satisfaction. Using our in-office CBCT scanning machine, we are able to give a thorough examination of your oral health and treatment plan you’ your implant with a detail that wasn’t possible before. Whether you are planning to replace a single tooth or you are exploring the possibility of a full-arch restoration, get clear on every part of the process with 3D CBCT imaging.

Conclusion
CBCT scanning has dramatically changed the world of dental implantology. For anyone considering dental implants, finding a provider that utilizes Dental Implant CBCT Safety and Successful Outcomes Implant Safety and Successful Outcomes in their workflow is a prudent decision, and one that results in safer procedures and better results. When you invest in technology, you invest in your smile (and your oral health long term).