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CBCT Scan and Implants

  • 09-05-2013 12:22pm
    #1
    nettlesoup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42 ✭


    Hi, Is a CBCT scan necessary for Dental Implants? I would prefer the answer to be no because I have had a lot ox X-Rays in the past and not keen in having this type of X-Ray. Regards,


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  • #2
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    nettlesoup wrote: »
    Hi, Is a CBCT scan necessary for Dental Implants? I would prefer the answer to be no because I have had a lot ox X-Rays in the past and not keen in having this type of X-Ray. Regards,

    No, implants were placed successfully long before CBCT scanners were widely available.
    In some limitied situations, a CBCT gives some extra nice 3D images that help the implant surgeon plan and place implants.... This is only needed in some cases....
    The biggest factor in deciding if you "need" a CBCT scan is if the practice has a €100,000 CBCT scanner gathering dust in the corner!!


  • #3
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    In most situation plane X-rays are fine along with an experienced surgeon willing to place graft or use different implants should the need arise during surgery. Really CBCT are only necessary in extensive cases, or where where is a high risk of nerve damage etc....


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