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3-D X-Ray

Not infrequently failures are based on not or insufficiently performed radiological diagnosis.

Introduced for the first time in 1997 and continuously evolving since then, digital volume tomography (DVT) today offers impressive opportunities in the field of dentistry:

Radiography is one of the most important diagnostic imaging techniques in dentistry. The spatial, three-dimensional representation of the jaw and the antrum gives us much more meaningful information for planning our treatments. For example, we can pinpoint the location of a tooth root to nerve, or we can see how much bone is available when implant placement is planned.

Conventional radiographs, on the other hand, represent the situation in the mouth on a 2-dimensional plane. Thus, certain information that we need for detailed diagnostics can not be displayed. By contrast, digital volume tomographs are capable of displaying three-dimensional images of the entire jaw and the maxillary sinus.

The information gained through this procedure helps us in our daily practice to significantly increase the quality of our treatments.

 

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What significance do the three-dimensional images have for the patient?

The much higher predictability of the treatments not only makes them less time-consuming, but also offers a much higher level of safety. Possible therapies and associated costs are calculated more precisely, as previously no or only to a small extent to be estimated factors are already apparent.

In which areas is this procedure applied?

One of the main applications of DVT is certainly implantology. For example, the three-dimensional imaging, which represents the recorded data in the ratio 1: 1, offers decisive advantages in the planning of implant treatments:

Implants, like the natural teeth, need enough bone for a firm anchorage. If the existing bone for receiving an implant is not sufficient, a bone structure can be simulated. Likewise, this “artificial tooth root” must be implanted deep enough into the bone to ensure lasting durability. However, nerves and blood vessels must be preserved from injury. This is where the new technique of so-called “navigated implantation” comes into play, as these points are made visible with the aid of the DVT and thus the optimal position of the implant is determined in advance.

However, DVT is not only important for implantology. Further support is available, for example, in the fields of periodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Does the DVT replace the previous X-ray device?

The importance of DVT certainly increases for dental and dental practices and clinics, but conventional imaging techniques continue to have their place in dentistry. For recording by means of a digital volume tomograph, a medical necessity must be given in advance.

Does the health insurance cover the costs?

The private health insurance companies usually cover the costs for this admission. Unfortunately, the statutory funds do not carry these.

Are there high radiation exposures associated with DVT recording?

The radiation exposure varies from device to device. Surely, these are higher than in the conventional radiograph. However, this is justified with appropriate indication and treatment by the significantly higher information content that we get through these recordings.

What major advantages can be summarized?

Digital volume tomographs today allow us and the patient a dentistry with significantly increased planning security. Defects are detected in advance and can be treated accordingly. In addition to the health factors and much more gentle treatment options, aesthetically high-quality results can be planned even better.

Ultimately, the quality of treatment can be significantly increased from the beginning of treatment planning to the end of treatment.

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Knauf.Kollegen Zahnärzte
Dr. med. dent. Marko Knauf


Im Hotel Stadt Freiburg
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