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Why 3D Cone Beam Scan, 3D Dental Imaging, and CAD-CAM Dentistry?

The field of implant dentistry has seen enormous growth as a result of technological advances. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) are the technologies that can improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall patient outcomes the most.

The advent of 3D dental scans and CAD-CAM dentistry has revolutionized how implant procedures are performed. CBCT dental scan provides 3D dental X-rays of the jawbone, surrounding tissues, and teeth, enabling detailed diagnostic imaging essential for precise implant treatment.

In the meantime, thanks to CAD-CAM dentistry technology, dental restorations can be precisely designed and simulated, guaranteeing that every implant prosthesis fits flawlessly in the patient’s mouth.

Digital Workflow Implementation

By integrating digital technologies like 3D cone beam scan and CAD-CAM dentistry, the treatment process is streamlined from diagnosis and planning to creating restorations. This efficiency reduces treatment times while enhancing the quality of care.

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Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

CBCT dental scan offers detailed 3D dental imaging of the jawbone, teeth, nerves, and sinuses, allowing for accurate bone density and volume assessment.

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Bone Grafting and Sinus Lift Evaluation

With a dental cone beam CT scan, we can clearly assess bone deficiencies and sinus anatomy before deciding if bone grafting or sinus lift surgery is necessary.

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Detection of Pathologies

CBCT helps identify any underlying pathologies, such as cysts, tumors, or infections, which can be addressed before implant surgery.

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Digital Impressions

Intraoral scanners create highly accurate digital impressions of the patient’s mouth, eliminating the need for traditional, messy conventional impressions. These digital models enhance precision in treatment and improve both the overall efficiency and the patient experience.

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Virtual Planning

At Plano Top Dental, our specialists can create a highly accurate and safe virtual implant plan tailored to the patient’s unique anatomical structure. The detailed data from CBCT and IOS allow for precise assessment of bone dimensions, surrounding anatomy, and the planning of future teeth, ensuring optimal implant placement and overall treatment outcomes.

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Integration with CAD-CAM Technology

By using advanced CAD-CAM dentistry technology, dental professionals can design and manufacture custom restorations like crowns, bridges, and abutments. These restorations are tailored to fit perfectly within the patient’s mouth, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic appeal. The process not only enhances the accuracy of the fit but also contributes to the overall success and satisfaction by providing superior strength and aesthetics for the prosthesis. Also, accurate surgical guides are frequently produced by 3D printing technology. These guides ensure that implants are placed in the exact planned position in your mouth, enhancing the predictability of outcomes.

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Attachment of Overdenture

The custom-made overdenture is equipped with attachments that snap onto the implants when fully integrated. Patients can benefit from increased comfort and functionality thanks to the solid and secure fit that this offers.

Advantages of 3D Imaging (CBCT) and CAD-CAM Technology

Several benefits to implant dentistry come with CBCT and CAD-CAM integration, such as:

  • li-iconEnhanced Precision and Accuracy The extensive imaging and planning tools provided by CBCT dental scan technology enable precise implant placement, reducing complications and extending implant longevity.
  • li-iconEnhanced Patient Safety These technologies minimize surgical risks by enabling thorough pre-operative planning, which helps to ensure that essential structures, like nerves and sinuses, are avoided during implant placement.
  • li-iconBetter Patient Experience Using 3D dental X-rays and digital impressions and optimizing processes, our dentists can make the treatment procedure more comfortable and practical, lowering the need for repeated visits and chair time.
  • li-iconCustomized Solutions: CAD-CAM dentistry allow us to create perfectly fitted restorations that blend in with the patient’s natural teeth, improving their appearance and functionality.
  • li-iconPredictable Results: Surgical guidance and virtual planning make implant operations more predictable, increasing patient satisfaction and success rates.

In summary

Implant dentistry has radically changed accuracy, efficiency, and patient results by introducing CAD-CAM and 3D imaging (CBCT) into dental practices. At Plano Top Dental in Plano-Texas, we use these technologies to guarantee that every implant process is customized to the patient’s specific needs by offering precise imaging and facilitating the construction of personalized restorations.
Dental implants are a significant investment in oral health and general well-being since they employ cutting-edge 3D dental imaging and CAD-CAM technology to provide the most critical potential outcomes, whether you’re considering them for practical or cosmetic reasons.

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Dr. Shadi Alkhoury

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is an esteemed Board-certified Orthodontist, boasting over two decades of expertise in the field of Orthodontics. His journey commenced with honors when he graduated from the School of Dentistry in 1997, and he furthered his training in Orthodontics, earning the prestigious Top of Class Award in 2002. With a commitment to excellence, he ran his own Orthodontic practice while also serving as a part-time faculty member. Driven by his passion for learning and delivering the most efficient and comfortable treatment, Dr. Alkhoury, along with his wife and three children, relocated to the United States. Here, he embarked on a second specialized training program in Orthodontics, culminating in a Master of Science Degree and an Orthodontics Certificate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His dedication to advancing his knowledge is evident through his publication of two articles. Dr. Alkhoury's commitment to continuing education ensures that his patients receive the latest and most effective orthodontic treatments, including traditional braces, clear aligners, and cutting-edge orthodontic technology. With over 20 years of experience as an Orthodontist, having treated numerous patients and undergone training in both European and American Orthodontic schools, Dr. Alkhoury remains as passionate as ever about his work. His daily motivation is to assist individuals in achieving smiles they are proud of, ultimately boosting their confidence. Recognizing the paramount importance of family, Dr. Alkhoury strives not only to excel as an Orthodontist but also as a devoted husband and father to his three young children.

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Upgrade Your Smile with a Better Treatment Process! Why 3D Cone Beam Scan, 3D Dental Imaging, and CAD-CAM Dentistry? The field of implant dentistry has seen enormous growth as a result of technological advances. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) are the technologies that can improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall patient outcomes the most. The advent of 3D dental scans and CAD-CAM dentistry has revolutionized how implant procedures are performed. CBCT dental scan provides 3D dental X-rays of the jawbone, surrounding tissues, and teeth, enabling detailed diagnostic imaging essential for precise implant treatment. In the meantime, thanks to CAD-CAM dentistry technology, dental restorations can be precisely designed and simulated, guaranteeing that every implant prosthesis fits flawlessly in the patient's mouth.

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Upgrade Your Smile with a Better Treatment Process!

Why 3D Cone Beam Scan, 3D Dental Imaging, and CAD-CAM Dentistry?

The field of implant dentistry has seen enormous growth as a result of technological advances. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) are the technologies that can improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall patient outcomes the most.

The advent of 3D dental scans and CAD-CAM dentistry has revolutionized how implant procedures are performed. CBCT dental scan provides 3D dental X-rays of the jawbone, surrounding tissues, and teeth, enabling detailed diagnostic imaging essential for precise implant treatment.

In the meantime, thanks to CAD-CAM dentistry technology, dental restorations can be precisely designed and simulated, guaranteeing that every implant prosthesis fits flawlessly in the patient’s mouth.