CBCT imaging and computer-guided protocols are the single biggest improvement in implant dentistry over the past 20 years. CBCT shows precise 3D anatomy of jaw, sinus, and nerves; computer-guided surgery translates that into a surgical plan, often executed through a custom 3D-printed surgical guide. Used in essentially every implant case at the practice.
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Standard dental X-rays show a flat, 2D shadow. CBCT reveals the full picture needed for safe, precise implant placement.
Bone height and width at every potential implant site, measured to the millimeter
Bone density in different jaw regions, which affects implant primary stability
Inferior alveolar nerve location in the lower jaw
Maxillary sinus dimensions and floor position in the upper jaw
Adjacent tooth roots and their angulation
Anatomical variations that affect surgical access (sinus septa, ridge undercuts, narrow alveolar processes)
CBCT data is imported into surgical planning software; the implant is virtually placed at optimal position, depth, and angulation. A custom 3D-printed surgical guide is generated for most cases, directing the drill to the exact planned position, depth, and angle — implants placed within fractions of a millimeter of the digital plan.
Book NowA CBCT for implant planning delivers roughly the same radiation as 3–5 days of natural background radiation, and about 1/10th the dose of a routine medical CT. Lead aprons, thyroid collars, and dose-optimized protocols are used to minimize exposure further.
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