Dental implants provide patients with lost teeth a once in a lifetime solution for restorement. The most important and technologically advanced procedure in dental implants evolution as a dental treatment option is 3D dental imaging. This approach provides exceptionally detailed and correct information on the patients dental and facial structure – cumulatively enabling the dental team to plan and carry out dental implant treatments with improved efficiency and a higher success rate. This article discusses the importance of 3D dental imaging and its technologically advanced role in dental implant procedures.
What is 3D Dental Imaging?
A 3 dimensional dental image is one step further from traditional X-rays. They can create either a 2D or 3D imaging including scans of tissues and surrounding jawbone structure. It allows for a more deeper insight for dentists to look at the scan from multiple angles and depths. 3D imaging provides dental
specialists a highly detailed look at your teeth roots, gums, bones, nerves and airways and see how they all come together.
Types of 3D Dental Imaging
There are two main dental imaging techniques utilized in implant dentistry.
- Cone Beam CT Scanning: In this type, a cone shaped unseen X Ray beam is emitted at different angles to compile a combination of images in 3D representation.
- 3D Intraoral Scanner: While eliminating the need of gooey and inaccurate impressions, intraoral scanners are wand-like structures passed over the teeth to quickly get a scan of the treatment surface. This camera captures images and turns them into a 3D model on a connected computer screen.
Benefits Of 3D Dental Imaging
In this section, we have listed some benefits of 3D dental imaging.
Improved Treatment Planning
Once your dentist receives all information on the structure of your teeth and overall oral health condition with a detailed image, it enables them to curate a highly customized treatment plan based on precise data. This, highly tailored treatment, allows for less complications to stir in.
Enhanced Precision and Accuracy
Technology that powers 3D dental imagery provides exceptionally detailed and visually precises images. This allows dental professionals to visualize patients anatomy with clarity and pinpoint the right locations for implant placement ensuring a high stability and long term success.
Improved Patient Safety
Through providing a thorough dental and facial imagery, 3D dental imaging enables dental professionals to avoid complications such as sinus membrane perforation and nerve damage. A detailed insight minimizes associated risk while ensuring a safer treatment experience.
Improved Long Term Cost
While many might say 3D dental imaging might increase the total cost of dental implant treatment, it contributes to a more cost effective outcome. Enhanced planning, precision and patient safety, 3D dental imaging provides a way for greater success and less likelihood of complications, saving time and money in the long run!
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Houston Dental Implant & Cosmetic Center provides technologically advanced dental implant treatments with 3D imaging for precise, safe and reliable results. Call us at (713) 664-1661 for more details!