3-D Imaging
Cone Beam CT (CBCT) scanning represents a major
technological step forward for the patients, dentists and staff
of Elite Dentistry.
CBCT imaging provides our clinical team with a three
dimensional (3D) "volumetric" scan of a patient's teeth and
surrounding jaw, sinus and Temporomandibular Joint structures. A
simple 14 second scan by our Galileos 3D CBCT, combined with
powerful software tools, allow our dentists to visualize a
patient's dental, periodontal and potential pathology status
much more completely than ever before. In fact, studies indicate
that 25% more abnormalities are found by clinicians with CBCT
scans than with traditional two dimensional x-rays.
CBCT images and software provide not only expanded
diagnostic information, but offer significant treatment planning
advantages as well. The Galileos 3D scanning device was selected
for our practice because of its ability to integrate with the
CEREC CAD/CAM technology. The synergy of these two technologies
will allow our dentists to fully plan, design, and predictably
place dental implants here in our office. Dental implant
placement is an exciting new clinical service that we can now
offer to our patients.