3DC Tomography
When performing complex procedures such as dental implants, the dentist needs to know what lies beneath the surface of your gums and teeth. In such cases, CT scans are necessary to fully examine your teeth. The dentist can correctly identify the position of the bony structures around your face, nasal cavity and sinuses. This allows evaluation of the current disease and also allows surgical treatment to be arranged.
Dentists use tomographic examinations mainly for the following purposes:
- Implant planning: Before dental implants are placed, the bone volume is evaluated, especially in relation to the position of the sinuses and the possibility of sinus elevator procedures.
- The locations of important nerve canals are evaluated and determined before dental implants are placed.
- Surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth is planned.
- Detection and surveillance of jaw tumors.
- Finding and diagnosing abnormal roots.
Computed tomography of the teeth does not require any special preparation. All objects that may interfere with the image should be removed:
- Tongue piercings
- Nose piercings
- Facial piercings
- Necklaces
- Hair pins or hair clips
- Fitted temporary dentures.
Unlike outpatient CT scans in the hospital, dental scans are usually done standing up.
Simply stand in the designated area in front of the scanner, grasp the bars in front of you and hold your head still. The whole procedure only takes a few minutes and is non-invasive.
If you need to undergo a CT scan of your teeth, Panoramik Dental Clinic in Antalya can provide you with a quality CT scan with the help of modern equipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A 3DC tomography scan is a three-dimensional X-ray image of the teeth, jawbone and surrounding structures. It shows more detail than a standard two-dimensional dental X-ray.
It is commonly used to plan dental implants, assess bone volume, examine impacted wisdom teeth and investigate root or jaw problems. Your dentist decides whether a scan is necessary.
No. The scan is non-invasive and usually takes only a few minutes. You simply need to keep your head still while the image is taken.
Remove metal items such as jewellery, glasses and removable dental appliances from your head and neck. Tell your dentist if you are pregnant or think you might be.