We often get patients asking about dental implant treatment in Bowmanville and we request something called a 3-d xray for the their jaw.
This technology also known as Cone Beam CT allows us to view a 3D representation of your jaw allowing for precise measurements of the area and planning of your case ahead of time.
How do the 3-D x-rays work?
Although x-rays are not new in the field and have been used for many years by hospitals, the 3D version of x-rays in the dental field have started to become more routine. The 3D x-ray creates a true rendering of your mouth down to the millimeter accuracy.
3-D xrays for dental implant placement
Very similar to traditional x-rays, 3-D xrays can be taken in a few minutes and uploaded to our computer for analysis. With the use of advanced digital technology we are able to eliminate traditional wait times for processing of of the x-rays. For 3-D implant planning, we can often design the entire treatment ahead of time using the scanning technology to precisely know where to place the implants in the best sites.
The use of 3D x-rays allows us to plan your dental implant placement in Bowmanville using a virtual environment. We are then able to create a template that matches exactly where the implant needs to be placed at the time of surgery. This allows for complex procedures and surgeries to be performed in less time with more accuracy.
If you are interested in finding out more about how 3-D x-rays work or for your free dental implant consultation in Bowmanville, contact West Bowmanville Family Dental today !
