The extra dimension

If you place implants in your practice, then adding the ability to take 3D cone beam CT radiographs will benefit you clinically and financially. The extra dimension it delivers greatly increases your diagnostic ability of the anatomical oral structure. There is no image distortion on a Cone Beam Computerised Tomography (CBCT) image, and the multi-planar reconstruction of the 3D image allows you to view slices of your area of interest from three different planes. When planning implant placement you can check the bone quality of the mandible, the position of the ID canal, nasal cavities and the position of the maxillary sinus. The software helps you prepare a treatment plan before any surgical procedure takes place.

The technology helps your practice attract new patients, retain existing patients, look more professional, and offer more treatments and services. Taking the images in-house means your patients no longer have to travel to another practice, hospital or imaging centre for the service and as such removes the risk of them choosing the other practice, which has 3D imaging, for their treatment. The immediate ability to diagnose the images and carry out implant planning on-site lets you present the treatment plan for a speedier consent. Plus, you can become a referral centre for practices in your area without 3D CBCT. The new cost-effective systems, now available, mean you only have to take around two scans a week to see a substantial return on investment.