Cone Beam CT

We are presenting information in this interview on Cone Beam Volumetric Tomography ( Cone Beam CT ) and its use in implant dentistry. Dr. Alan Winter, a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, who lectures internationally on this topic, has taken time out of his busy schedule to discuss this important issue with us. He is one of the chief dental consultants at APW Dental and Imaging Services, LLC, which is the leader in this field (www.apwdentalservices.com).

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January 9, 2007 in CT Scanning | Permalink

High Quality CT Images for Dental Implant Patients

Dr. Douglas Goldsmith and Dr. Gary Orentlicher are both board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons in private practice in Scarsdale, New York. They co-founded Facial Imaging, LLC, a company that makes it easy for doctors located both within and outside the United States to obtain and utilize CT images for their dental implant patients. The process produces high quality 3-D images quickly and economically for use in developing patient treatment plans for implant placement and restoration.

Facial Imaging can process CT or cone beam scan data for any 3-D software program. The doctor can view a scan on his or her computer just hours after a patient has had their CT scan performed. Facial Imaging has partnered with over 30 imaging centers in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts and is in the process of expanding their geographic outreach. Facial Imaging also offers 3-D treatment planning services. Read on to learn more about Facial Imaging. You can also visit their website at: www.facialimagingllc.com

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December 18, 2006 in CT Scanning, Dental Implant Interviews, Implant Practice Management | Permalink

Interview: Advantages of the SimPlant Platform

Mr. Tom Rogers, the General Manager for Materialise Dentals’ U.S. division, was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to discuss the SimPlant Platform and its many applications in implant dentistry.  Materialise Dental is the leader in dental implant software and has an international market base.

OsseoNews:  Mr. Rogers, could you please describe how your computer software can be used effectively in implant dentistry.

Mr. Rogers:  We recognized that one of the most significant issues facing implant dentistry was pre-surgically determining the optimum location, angulation and depth to place an implant and translating that to surgery.  The SimPlant Platform of services was developed to present this information to the treatment team in a user-friendly, cost-effective manner.   Complete understanding of the patient’s underlying bony anatomy, prior to surgery, is critical for a successful outcome.

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November 14, 2006 in CT Scanning, Dental Implant Interviews | Permalink | Comments (1)

Diagnostic Models vs. Computer-Generated Guides

Dr. Shelly asks:

I have been restoring dental implants now for 5 years. I make the surgical guide stents for my surgeon from diagnostic models. I use the information from the panoramic radiograph to help plan where to place the implants, what diameter and what length. 

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November 6, 2006 in CT Scanning, Dental Implant Systems | Permalink | Comments (9)

CT Scans: Standard of Care?

Jeffrey, a dentists, asks us:
I  have been reviewing the blogs here on CT Scans for dental implants, and I'm just wondering  if a CT scan was easy to get and read, would you do it more often when treatment planning for dental implants? 

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September 25, 2006 in CT Scanning | Permalink | Comments (30)

Numbness After Implants

Dr. Joglekar, a dental implant patient, asks us:

I had dental implants last year for missing  teeth. Within hours of the placement of mandibular dental implants, I developed profound numbness on the right half of lower lip.

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August 28, 2006 in CT Scanning, Patient Questions | Permalink | Comments (63)

CT Scans for Dental Implant Treatment

Dr. Tsanis asks:

Is it imperative to take CT scans for all of our dental implant patients? Somebody might say "case selection", but what does this mean?

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March 17, 2006 in CT Scanning | Permalink | Comments (44)

Cone Beam CT Scanning for Dental Imaging

We recently posted an interview about Cone Beam CT Scanning. You can access the interview here by clicking here. In the Interview, the CEO of Imaging Sciences, stated that, "There are many advantages over traditional CT scans...The single most groundbreaking advantage of the i-CAT is easy, convenient and low-cost access to this imaging modality for the patient and the dentist. When this machine is in-office and the dentist has made the capital investment, superior and invaluable diagnostic information is produced for the patient whenever warranted, without the obstacles that forced compromises in the past." What are you thoughts on Cone Beam CT Scanning as it relates to implant dentistry? Click Here to share your opinion.

October 11, 2005 in CT Scanning | Permalink | Comments (17)

Cone Beam CT Scanning for Dental Imaging

We recently had the opportunity to interview Ed Marandola, the President and CEO of Imaging Sciences International, about their cutting-edge, 3-D, cone beam CT scanning technology, the i-CAT. Their facility is located in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. Their website is www.imagingsciences.com and telephone number is 800-205-3570. 3-D Cone beam CT scanning represents the next major leap in new technology, and the Imaging Sciences’ i-CAT has become the leader.

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October 1, 2005 in CT Scanning, Dental Implant Interviews | Permalink | Comments (0)

CT-based Planning for Dental Implants

Some of our subscribers believe that the real major paradigm shift in implant dentistry, is towards CT-based Planning for Dental Implants. Read some comments on this topic by clicking here. Feel free to post your thoughts on this issue, by adding your comments below.

September 8, 2005 in CT Scanning | Permalink | Comments (14)