CBCT Digital Imaging

Oral surgery of any kind can seem dreadful. It is usually an outpatient surgery performed in stages that include removing a damaged tooth, preparing the jawbone for surgery, and waiting for the jawbone to heal. If a patient requires a dental implant, when it comes to placement, one of our doctors of Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania makes a cut to open your gum and expose the bone. Holes are drilled into the bone where the dental implant metal post will be placed. With CBCT digital imaging software, this process causes less discomfort for the patient.

CBCT 3D imaging benefits include, but are not limited to, predictable implant planning, comprehensive 3D communication with the patient, optimal team communication, more precise wisdom teeth extraction, as well as immediate temporary restoration, and cost-efficient results. From dental scanning and planning to drill and implant placement, CBCT offers our Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania a comprehensive 3D system for accurate and efficient treatment.

If you have questions or concerns regarding oral surgery or appointment scheduling, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141. 

Uses of a CT Scanner

The offices of the Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania are fully equipped for our patients’ diagnostic and treatment needs. One of the most important pieces of equipment we have is the computed tomography (CT) scanner. This kind of x-ray allows us to see the patient’s bone structure in much greater detail than can be done in most dental practices.

Typically, x-rays only allow a few views of a person’s mouth. By contrast, the CT scanner rotates around the patient's head, capturing images from every angle. This is important because the success of implant placement depends on where they are put and how much bone structure the patient retains. Following implant placement, the patient will need to periodically undergo imaging tests to ensure the bone and implant are integrating. If they are not, the implant must be removed. During apicoectomies, use of a CT scanner is also necessary to locate the tips of tooth roots. Often, an initial root canal fails because it did not account for an unusual tooth shape.

 The use of a CT scanner presents very little risk of radiation exposure to the patient. It takes less than a minute, is painless, and does not require any special preparation.

The Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania operate in Philadelphia, Folsom, and Clifton Heights. Visit Oral Surgery PA or call 215-463-4141.