Next-Generation Implant Dentistry EN - 2

HENRY SCHEIN | CBCT
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While growing his practice in Ohio, Dr. Steven Vorholt,
D.D.S., expanded into implant dentistry but soon realized
that doing so with only 2D radiographs left him at a
disadvantage. To move forward with confidence, he invested
in the latest cone beam computed tomography
(CBCT) system. Many doctors find CBCT beneficial to use
across an array of dental applications - including dental
implant therapy - particularly when it comes to diagnosis,
treatment planning, placement and restoration.
A CBCT system rotates around the
patient's head using a cone-shaped
X-ray beam to capture a three-dimensional
view of their teeth, jaw, neck,
ears, nose and throat. In roughly a
minute, the system captures hundreds
of sequential and planar images
from different angles, and mathematically
reconstructs them into a single
3D image. That single scan can help
identify dental issues such as tooth
decay, bone loss, abnormal growths
and infections, as well as problems
with tooth roots. It also provides key
insights that help drive decisions
when preparing for implant therapy.
" A traditional 2D radiograph doesn't
offer enough information to prevent
perforations or potential nerve involvement, "
explains Dr. Vorholt. " The more
cases I performed, the more I realized
there were so many issues I could uncover
ahead of time with a 3D scan. "
Benefits of 3D imaging
Enhancing diagnostics Unlike traditional
2D radiographs, CBCT offers
a detailed view of teeth and hard tissues,
which has proven essential for
applications such as dental implant
planning and placement, endodontics
and dental trauma. A recent study
found CBCT imaging1
surpassed the
obstacles of 2D imaging by taking the
guesswork out of
many dental procedures.
These
images are
particularly beneficial
for uncovering
the cause of
a patient's pain
that cannot be
identified through
traditional 2D radiographs.
They
can be used to
identify impacted
teeth, fractured
where there's a missing tooth and
exactly where the implant will fit. This
approach gives you greater credence
right off the bat. "
The more cases I
performed, the more
I realized there were
so many issues I could
uncover ahead of time
with a 3D scan. "
Dr. Vorholt
teeth, bifurcated canals and teeth
that are superimposed. Similarly,
diagnosing issues related to the sinus
can be aided with the benefit of 3D
imaging.
Improving patient confidence
With CBCT, patients feel like a part
of the diagnostic process. During a
comprehensive consultation for new
patients, Dr. Vorholt begins by taking
a CBCT, in addition to the traditional
four bitewings and two anterior periapical
(PA) radiographs. " It's easy for
a patient to understand what they're
looking at on a 3D image, and this
allows us to include patients in the
treatment planning process, " says Dr.
Vorholt. " They get a kick out of seeing
their skull. They can clearly see
1 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5750833
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Increasing referrals Patients have
higher levels of confidence when
they know a practice invests in the
latest technology to make their experiences
better. " When you invest
in state-of-the-art technology, your
office team knows they're working
in a place that takes itself seriously,
and they're excited about it, " says
Dr. Vorholt. " Hearing the enthusiasm
from the team can carry more weight
with patients. I've had many patients
referred to me based on our hightech
capabilities.
They know we're
on top of things,
and that's worth
its weight in
gold. "
Driving patient
acceptance
" When you have
CBCT, trust is
almost built in
because patients
see what you
see, " says Dr.
Vorholt. " If you can leverage technology
to show patients what needs to
be done and why, it gives them confidence
and increases acceptance. "
Avoiding the unknown " One of the
worst things that can happen during
implant surgery is discovering the
patient needs a sinus lift or a bone
graft, " says Dr. Vorholt. " With CBCT,
you know up front if the patient will
need these things, so there are fewer
surprises. You can set the appropriate
expectations, and then bill accordingly. "
Uncovering incidental findings Many
practices scan patients with CBCT to
gain better clinical insights and uncover
why a patient may be in pain. This
allows for a quicker assessment of the

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