Consider a master planner constructing a new building. He would not go about it without a very specific blueprint, right? Today, in dentistry, we feel that your smile deserves the same kind of detail. At Altamash Dental Clinic, it is here that CBCT treatment planning comes into play. It is not only a diagnostic tool; it’s the blueprint that makes complex dental treatment predictable, accurate, and successful.
CBCT treatment planning provides our team with a three-dimensional, high-definition picture of your maxillofacial and oral anatomy. Other X-rays provide a two-dimensional flat picture, but CBCT allows us to see all of your bones, nerve channels, and teeth from any direction. It provides the bird’s-eye view that allows us to have the perspective necessary to plan with complete confidence.
The Backbone of a Solid Plan
With CBCT treatment planning, we are able to accurately measure your bone density and anatomy exactly where the implant will be. We can easily detect such important structures as sinuses and nerve canals, so we do not accidentally harm them. This precise information takes the guesswork out of things and lessens the opportunity for complications, making your path to a new smile as safe and successful as possible.
From Dream to Reality
It is simpler to plan than to do. The actual CBCT scan is our blueprint virtual map on which to carry out procedures with breathtaking accuracy.
In a complex wisdom tooth extraction, for instance, the scan provides us with insight into the precise relationship between the tooth roots and the surrounding nerves. We are then able to pre-plan the optimal, minimally invasive route through which to extract the tooth. This means less of your time spent in the chair, less post-op discomfort, and quicker recovery.
Our surgeons take the CBCT treatment planning information and plan out the procedure ahead of time to allow us to prepare for any possibility and make the otherwise potentially stressful procedure routine and predictable.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between a CBCT scan and a routine dental X-ray?
A routine dental X-ray makes a flat, two-dimensional image. A CBCT scan makes a three-dimensional image of your whole jaw, providing us with accurate information about bone, nerves, and soft tissues that cannot be obtained using an ordinary X-ray.
- Is it safe to have a CBCT scan?
Yes. CBCT scanning involves a relatively low dose of radiation; higher than a routine dental X-ray, but significantly lower than a standard medical CT scan. The payoff of an amazingly accurate diagnosis and accurate treatment planning is much greater than the small risk.
Conclusion
Ultimately, modern dentistry is all about matching know-how to the right technology in order to provide patients the best outcome possible. At Altamash Dental Clinic, spending on state-of-the-art technology such as CBCT is a reflection of our dedication to delivering care that not just works, but is also comfortable and assured. By taking detailed planning for each procedure, we provide your treatment journey with a map where your well-being and health take precedence always. We welcome you to place your smile in the best hands.
