Computer tomography of teeth today is done in almost all dental clinics. The results of this procedure can be useful not only for dentists, but also for some other specialists - an otolaryngologist, a therapist, a surgeon, or an orthopedist, for example.
Principle of dental computer tomography of teeth
In fact, the CT of the jaw is the same as the ordinary X-ray. The procedure is based on a simple principle: each body structure - bone, muscle, cavity - in its own way misses X-rays. The moment of X-ray passage through the body is fixed by means of a special detector.
From a series of images obtained as a result of computed tomography of teeth, form a single 3D model. The procedure allows you to study as one tooth separately, and the entire bridge completely.
What does 3D computer tomography of teeth show?
In fact, it's easy to guess that studying a three-dimensional model of the jaw or tooth allows you to get much more useful information than an ordinary "flat" snapshot. In addition, with CT the errors are minimal.
Computed tomography of teeth with a record on the disk allows:
- detect hidden caries ;
- assess the magnitude and complexity of inflammation;
- control the quality of the filling or implant;
- to diagnose neoplasms;
- find unbroken teeth;
- identify abnormalities in the development of teeth, jaw, gums;
- give a full characterization of bones and tissues (this is necessary to select the most suitable implant);
- to model the results of prosthetics ;
- assess the stage of destruction of the jaw bones.
As practice shows, a 3D snapshot of the jaw and teeth, obtained during computed tomography, very often helps to identify other diseases of the maxillofacial department. A lot of medical practices are known
It is irreplaceable tomogram for prosthetics. The procedure makes it possible to determine the exact location of the channels, their dimensions, the presence of bends. Due to this, prostheses and implants can be made as suitable as possible, and this will prevent all possible problems and complications associated with the installation of artificial teeth or jaws.
What's nice, the level of irradiation with CT is minimal and it does not affect the patient's health at all.