“Do I need to have a CT scan before a dental implant?”
I want to get a dental implant for my missing tooth. Do I need to have a CT scan before a dental implant?
6 Answers
CBCT scans (used to create three-dimensional (3D) models of your jawbone) are very important when planning for dental implants. They are used to assess bone structure, evaluated anatomical structures, and may help you get a more accurate treatment plan. CBCTs can also be used to virtually plan your implant surgery and to fabricated surgical guides, which may reduce the risk of errors and complications.
No you don't. However, it is helpful for the surgeon doing the implant, or implants!
Yes it is extremely important to the dentis. It gives the bone anatomy,, width of the bone credt and much more
A CT scan is usually a whole body scan which is unnecessary. What your dentist probably told you is that you might take a 3-D cone beam imagery set so that the dentist can precisely assess and then place the implant in exactly the most optimum position. These new techniques in radiology greatly assist the dentist to make the placement of the implant a success. DENTIST
Yes, It has become a standard of care to have a dental CT prior to an implant surgery. The CT is important to show the surgeon the anatomy of your jaw in a 3 dimensional field. This helps to avoid any damage to vital structures, or perforations through the bone. I have all my patients have CT prior to placing their implant.
That is up to your Oral surgeon I would prefer to have it done so the surgeon can see what they are doing instead of being halfway through the procedure and have something go wrong.
