Cone Beam CT – A better way for diagnosing and treating in dentistry

What is Cone beam CT ?

CT Cone Beam at Dr Hung & Associates Dental CenterDental cone beam computed tomography (CT) is a special type of x-ray machine used in situations where regular dental or facial x-rays are not sufficient. This type of CT scanner uses a special type of technology to generate three dimensional (3-D) images of dental structures, soft tissues, nerve canal and bone in the craniofacial region in a single scan. Images obtained with cone beam CT allow for more precise treatment planning.

3D Cone Beam CT image at Dr Hung & Associates Dental CenterAt Dr Hung & Associates Dental Center, we invest CT CONE BEAM IcatVision from USA. It is remarkably fast & accurate: rapid 8.9 second scan time, full 3D reconstruction time <20s . With its digital software, doctors can determine the important detail of anatomic area for implant placement such as sinus,inferior nerve canal…. It is also useful in difficult root canal treatment & orthodontic treatment cases.
CT Cone beam ICat Vision is considered to be the best revolution In Dental Digital Image.

Advantage of CT cone beam
With 3D images, doctor can determine the location and direction of the teeth to the jaw as well as the important anatomical structures such as nerves canal, maxillary sinus …. Moreover, it can measure the customers’ bone quality and quanlity, which can help doctors plan detailed treatment accurately in the following areas such as:
-Implant placement : the doctor can plan implant treatment precisely and safely from the selecting the appropriate implant placement to implant size and implant prostheses later. All are planned to detail with Nobel Clinician Software before proceeding

Virtual Implant placement at Dr Hung & Associates Dental Center

-Impacted teeth surgery : with the help of 3D images , doctor can determine the exact location , direction of the impacted teeth to the jaw as well as the important anatomical structure such as nerve canal , maxillary sinus … ., which makes the surgery easier and simpler.

Determining the relationship between impacted tooth & nerve canal at Dr Hung & Associates Dental Center
– Orthodontic treatment: Based on the 3D image , orthodontist will predict the direction and movement speed of the teeth as well as the soft tissue (before, during and after treatment )

Orthodontic treatment with CT Cone Beam supporting at Dr Hung & Associates Dental Center 
– Root canal treatment: CT Cone Beam will help the Endodontist identify the root of the tooth in complicated cases such as “C” shape, calcification root…

Root canal treatment with conebeam CT supporting image at Dr Hung & Associates Dental Center

Benefit of CT Cone Ceam scan:

• The focused x-ray beam reduces scatter radiation.
• A single scan produces a wide variety of views and angles that can be manipulated.
• Cone beam CT scans provide more information that conventional dental x-ray, allowing for more precise treatment planning.
• CT scanning is painless, noninvasive and accurate.
• A major advantage of CT is its ability to image bone and soft tissue at the same time.
• No radiation remains in a customer’s body after a CT examination.

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