Accurate diagnosis

When on site CBCT technology systems first became affordable the early adopters were implantologists. The significant improvement a 3D view brought to the accuracy and success of implant preparation was immediately apparent, and encouraged investment in the new technology. However a CBCT 3D scan can bring the same benefits to other dental procedures, in particular to endodontics.

I am the founder and principal endodontist at the Bristol Specialist Dental Clinic. The clinic has been developed to offer patients state of the art excellence. For the past 20 years we have offered solutions to complex endodontic problems.

I decided to invest in my own CS 9000 3D system (was originally Kodak now Carestream Dental) in January 2012. An important consideration when choosing the CS 9000 3D was its ability to produces high definition 76 micron images focused on a 3.5x5mm quadrant view with no distortion in length and angulation. This ensures truly accurate images with no magnification or distortion. The effective patient dose is similar to a conventional panoramic scan and so justifies its use for a wider range of cases.