In the case of dentistry, it is used to study dental structures such as jaw and maxillary bones. Thanks to its 3D format, it is possible to detect anomalies that conventional radiography does not offer, such as bone density, which is vital for the placement of implants, since the images obtained in a single scan help to plan dental treatment more accurately.
It is important to know that CT scans are useful for:
– Detect dental problems such as cysts, tumors, infections or fractures.
– Plan orthodontic treatments
– Plan implant treatments
– Diagnose temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
– Locate the origin of pain or pathology
– Knowing the status of the teeth included, such as wisdom teeth.
One of the great advantages is that it offers a computerized, three-dimensional image of the patient’s mouth, showing not only the teeth, but also the soft tissues such as the gums and the disposition of the nerves and canals. Such an accurate image allows the dentist to better evaluate the patient and determine the most appropriate treatment for his or her specific case.
As such, the patient does not need to follow any previous treatment or recommendations to undergo a CT scan, before undergoing the test, IDEAL DENTAL staff is qualified to advise the patient and will comment on the exact position in which to be placed so that the device takes the right images of your mouth.
With this diagnostic test, it is possible to perform the immediate loading implant technique, this is a procedure that allows the patient to place the crown and the implant in the same appointment. The following treatments can also be performed:
– Implantology: to evaluate the density of the bone where the implant will be placed.
– Maxillofacial surgery: in complex cases of wisdom tooth extraction, the surgeon can perform a CT scan in order to observe the exact position of the molars when they are under the bone.
– Orthodontics: specifically in the case of orthodontics with aligners, the CT scan is indispensable for the dental laboratory to be able to manufacture the aligners by means of 3D technology.
– Endodontics: it allows to identify with greater precision the pieces that have damaged nerves, as well as possible infections in the bone.
Because at IDEAL DENTAL we care about people’s well being and we know that we can greatly improve their quality of life.
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