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How digital treatment planning helps with dental implant placement

Most dentists today use the latest dental technology that includes CBCT and intraoral scanners for digital treatment planning. They help your dentist digitally prepare the right treatment plan wherein they face minimal surprises on the day of surgery.<br><br>

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How digital treatment planning helps with dental implant placement

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  1. How digital treatment planning helps with dental implant placement

  2. So after so much thought and consideration, you have finally decided you want to do something about your missing teeth. You do not want to wear dentures because they are so obvious and uncomfortable. You are considering investing in dental implants, the other tooth replacement option you have. You prefer getting implants because it lets you finally eat your favorite foods. Besides, as it’s not so obvious, and you can confidently smile and speak with them.

  3. However, there’s still an element of worry in your mind because dental implants require surgery and extensive recovery. You also worry about the possible complications occurring during the procedure. You luckily don’t have to worry anymore. There’s now some good news for you, all thanks to modern advancements in implant dentistry. Dentists now use the help of practices like oral sedation and surgical guides during the surgery. It’s thanks to digital treatment planning that you can now expect comfortable surgeries, quick recoveries, and more precise results.

  4. How dental technology helps Most dentists today use the latest dental technology that includes CBCT and intraoral scanners for digital treatment planning. They help your dentist digitally prepare the right treatment plan wherein they face minimal surprises on the day of surgery. The guides give them a better idea of your jawline structure for better dental implant placement. It’s no surprise that digital treatment planning is slotted to be the future, and the best way to get dental implants. Read on to learn why and how!

  5. The different parts of digital treatment planning 1. CBCT scanning Digital treatment planning starts with a CBCT scan. It involves taking images with x-ray technology using a CBCT (cone beam computer tomography) scanner. The CBCT scanner is different from traditional x-rays. Unlike x-rays, it just needs a few seconds to give 3D images of your teeth, jaw, gums, and sinus cavity. Your dentist then digitally converts the images to create a 3D model of your mouth. And it’s not just a 3D model you get through this dental technology.

  6. It also helps ascertain your jawline’s bone density, its nerve pathways, and any abnormality that may prevent a successful dental implant. This information is valuable to your dentist. It is because a successful dental implant depends on various factors like the placement and bone density surrounding them. The bone density has to be checked because extensive tooth loss can lead to bone degeneration if it’s not addressed on time. Your dentist may first suggest bone grafting if your jawline has a low bone density. Bone grafting helps because it ensures your jawline is thick and strong enough to sustain a dental implant. The model also helps your dentist determine the best spot for your implant which ensures longer-lasting results. In short, your dentist uses digital treatment planning to improve the chances of favorable dental implant placement.

  7. 2. Intraoral scanner The intraoral scanner is the second instrument used in digital treatment planning. Your dentist uses it to scan your teeth and provide a three-dimensional digitization of your dentition. Your dentist then uses state-of-the-art software to digitally combine the 3D rendering with the 3D model the CBCT scanner had captured. It helps your dentist assess and decide on the best and most precise dental implant placement point. Your dentist then uses these images to fabricate a surgical guide once he is satisfied with the implant placement plan. This surgical guide plays an integral part in implant surgery.

  8. Your dentist places the surgical guide over your gums and remaining teeth on the day of the surgery. He then uses the help of the guide’s access holes to identify the exact spot for placing your dental implant on your jawline. The guide helps eliminate any chance of error due to low bone density and consequent wrong placement. In short it gives you a more precisely placed dental implant. So you see, your dentist uses digital treatment planning to help ensure a successful dental implant process. Though this may take some extra time, the end result is well worth it!

  9. To read the full article please visit: https://smilefortwayne.com/how-digital-treatment-planning-helps-with-dental-implant-placement/

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