subject: Advancements In Dental Implant Technology: Conebeam 3d Imaging [print this page] Dental implants are devices used to replace the roots of teeth that are missing due to injury, decay or disease. Implants are placed into the jawbone to feel like natural roots, holding in place crowns, bridges or dentures. Because not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants, dentists must examine patients' dental structures to determine if dental implants are right for them. Advancements in dental implant technology allow dentists to use safe and effective 3D imaging to quickly evaluate and plan implants. Below, learn more about conebeam 3D imaging.
What is Conebeam 3D Imaging?:
Conebeam 3D imaging uses digital technology to produce clear, complete views of a patient's face, teeth, jaw and other details. The patient sits in a chair while a scanner projects a cone-shaped beam of X-rays and circles around the patient's head, gathering data that will produce images to help the dentist plan dental implants. Dentists can view the clear and complete images from a computer, examining the bones, teeth, airways and gums at various angles and magnifications for accurate evaluation and diagnoses.
Benefits of Conebeam 3D Imaging:
While traditional dental X-rays provide a flat image of teeth that often require several exposures, a conebeam 3D imaging system creates a more complete image that can be produced in a matter of seconds. Quick results allow dentists to determine a dental implant plan immediately, and patients do not have to sit for the long periods of time it takes to produce traditional X-ray images. Dental implant treatment and procedure can begin right away, giving patients the improved smile they deserve without the wait. Because conebeam 3D imaging is so quick and easy, patients are more comfortable and relaxed during the procedure, which helps to limit patient movement and provides a more accurate, high quality image. The clear images leads to better diagnoses and treatment planning, and helps patients better understand their dental health.
Conebeam 3D Imaging and Dental Implants:
In order to determine if a patient qualifies for dental implants, dentists must first examine gums, bones and teeth. Conebeam 3D imaging gives dentists a clear view of a patient's dental structure, allowing them to evaluate the thickness and height of bone as well as identify any abnormalities that might deter implants from being placed effectively. Determining bone thickness and density can also help dentists plan which kind of implants will work best for the patient. Conebeam 3D imaging provides dentists with the information they need to ensure patients receive the most natural and effective dental implants needed to improve their smiles.
