The CBCT scanner offers many advantages. 3D images can provide detailed information on bone structure, tooth orientation, buccolingual dimension, concavity, and bone height that can not be seen with 2D imaging. When I studied CBCT, I saw that not all dental supplies models are the same. i-CAT ™ FLX is the perfect fit for my practice because of its low-dose selection, implantable and airway-friendly treatment planning software, as well as readily available and knowledgeable customer support. Now that I have my CAT, I know that makes sense: "Unless you know you do not know, you do not know what you do not know.
Although I have only 6 months of CBCT, complications of implant placement have been prevented. One patient had a trigeminal lower alveolar nerve and a focal osteosclerosis, an area free of trabecular bone. If I try to place an implant in this area without knowledge of the 3D scan, the implant will pass through the jaw of the patient.
3D scanning saves me time and money. It used to take more than an hour to implant an implant. Now I use the 3D guided surgery to place six at the same time.
As a clinician, we have a responsibility to determine the factors that affect the overall health of the patient. I recently saw a 39-year-old man who observed that he was overweight and had a craniofacial posture that was a factor in OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). I conducted a CBCT scan and performed airway analysis using the Tx STUDIO ™ software tool. Visualization shows that his airway is very narrow. I sent him a traditional sleep study scan to see if he really had OSA. His apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was 46; severe cases were considered as over 30 years of age. His SpO2 is in his 50s, with a normal range of 94% to 99%. He was referred to Pulmonary Clinic for further treatment. Now, every time he comes in, he says, "You saved my life."
3D scanning saves me time and money. It used to take more than an hour to implant an implant. Now I use the 3D guided surgery to place six at the same time. I also save money on the abutment. I can place the implants for each implant at the same angle, saving more than $ 100 per implant on the gypsum base.
An i-CAT scan is a great educational dental equipment and good marketing. I showed the patient a three-dimensional volume rendering of their skull and then I asked, "Are you flossing?" Then I shake the 3D head and say "Noooo." They often throw out their cell phones, shoot a video and post to Facebook with the state, "Dr. Hoffpauir is the best he can do!"
When I needed information on CBCT, i-CAT's experienced and friendly support team answered my question. I can learn more about continuing education activities such as 3D dental imaging conferences. Although I read my own scan, I could safely and quickly send the digital file to the radiologist for another opinion if I found a problem. i-CAT 3D imaging gives me the confidence to expand my practice and help keep my patients safe.
About the author: Dr. Hoffpauir graduated from the University of Texas School of Dentistry. He opened his practice at Alvin, Texas, where he practiced dentistry. In a recent article by Sidekick, when asked why she chose to start her own practice, Dr Hoffpauir said: "I want to practice dentistry in a way that I think is practicable.I want to be a dental mechanic and I want to be An oral surgeon. "This philosophy, coupled with his passion for the life of dentistry and its effects, shapes every aspect of Dr. Hoffer's career.
