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CT Dental Imaging for Implant Planning ( Download .pdf )
A dental implant is a highly sophisticated procedure. The more information a surgeon has about the anatomy of the patient's mouth before a dental implant, the better the outcome. Important measurements for the surgeon to know include the width and density of the bony ridge in order to assess implant feasibility and the exact placement of the alveolar nerve in order to prevent painful nerve damage.
Traditional panoramic x-rays provide only a limited two-dimensional view. While they can show the height and contour of the bony ridge, they give no indication of the bone width and density and may distort the placement of the alveolar nerve.
State-of-the-art three-dimensional computerized tomography (CT) dental scanning takes the guesswork out of implants. This quick and safe diagnostic imaging exam produces life-like spatial views of the mouth that let the surgeon determine pre-surgically if a patient is an implant candidate. With 3D imaging, a surgeon can proceed with confidence, knowing the amount of bone a patient has, the distance to the alveolar nerve and the exact angles to situate the implant.
A CT scan is a safe procedure. Because our scanner is so fast, patients are through with their test in a fraction of the time of other scanners, greatly reducing their x-ray exposure. With a CT dental scan, there is no contrast dye involved and the entire exam takes about 15 minutes. After the exam, our 3D imaging staff produces three-dimensional images which provide the surgeon with valuable data crucial to the success of the implant.
Same day appointments are available.
For an appointment at Mass General Imaging Chelsea, please call: 617-724-XRAY
Chelsea, MA 02150
617-887-3500
