CT scans feature:
- Predetermined precise implant placement
- Interactive 3D implant planning and interactive 3-D images
- Bone quality measurements
- Sinus evaluation measurements
- Grafting measurements for bone and tissues
Here are a few more reasons to use the 3D CT at Dental Volumetric Imaging Centre Bryanston
- Reputation: Our centre is the first of its kind in Johannesburg. We now employ a full service staff.
- Best in Technology: Advancement in technology and techniques. The Dental Volumetric Imaging Centre Bryanston, has invested heavily in the best equipment for your services and our future.
- Ethical Practice: Our professional standards are maintained so you can be assured both you and your patients are treated with fairness and respect.
- Limiting Ionizing Radiation: Our techniques and procedures, coupled with our state-of-the-art equipment, minimize radiation exposure to the patient and the Radiographer.
- You will find our staff helpful and anxious to provide you with individualized service and a wide variety of services at reasonable prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of using this type of scan and image?
Anatomy we used to is now visible. Practicing with image-guided technology gives entirely new meaning and accuracy to diagnosis and treatment.
How fast and by what means are the images shared with the referring doctor?
A CD containing images in DICOM format is mailed/courierd to the patient's referring Physician, Dentist, and Dental specialist.
How long of a time would a patient typically have to spend at Dental Volumetric Imaging Centre Bryanston to have images taken?
Scans take no more than five minutes. We do everything possible to ensure minimal wait time in our office.
3D CT Technology
Here are a few ways 3D CT technology can improve your care:
Implants
- Measure quantity and quality of bone
- See and avoid critical anatomy
- Plan optimal placement of implant(s)
- Prepare images for computer guided implant placement
3rd Molar
- View the exact location of your wisdom teeth
- View the location of each root in relation to your nerve canal
TMJ
- Create best possible treatment plan TMJ
- View placement of condyle inside the fossa
- Localize degenerative joint disease
Pathology
- View and identify possible lesions
- Localize the cause of the lesion
Orthodontics
- Help you to design a treatment plan Ortho Assessment
- View bite in relation to bone structure for treatment plan
- View positioning of mal positioned teeth and help plan for proper positioning
Common uses of the 3D CT scanner are indicated below:
- Periodontology
- Skeletal analysis
- Inferior alveolar nerve position
- Pre- and post-bone grafting evaluation
- Sinus disease detection
- Extractions
- Pre-surgical treatment
- Endodontic evaluation
- Facial trauma
- Impacted teeth
The NewTom Cone Beam CT scans provide these benefits:
- No distortion
- Reduced radiation
- Unparalleled 3D images
- Accurate measurements
- Clear depiction of internal anatomy
- Excellent assessments of bone dimensions and quality
- Unparalleled accuracy
- Provide case predictability
- Improve cost effectiveness and reduce overhead
- Help increase case acceptance and referrals
- Become an excellent educational and marketing tool for both doctors and patients
