Dr. Elif Öncü Warns: Why Should You Get a CT Scan for Implant Treatment?
Dr. Elif Öncü emphasizes why 3D tomography is indispensable for successful and safe implant treatment. According to our expert’s explanations, the critical points to be considered during the treatment process are as follows:
- Panoramic X-rays Alone Are Not Sufficient: In planning done with only 2-dimensional panoramic X-rays, bone width and the depth of anatomical structures cannot be clearly seen.
- Risks of Unwanted Complications: When three-dimensional imaging is not performed; The risk of complications and errors that can put the patient in a difficult situation, such as nerve damage, maxillary sinus or bone perforation, increases.
- Low Radiation and Safe Use: The radiation dose of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) devices used in dentistry is quite low compared to traditional medical tomography and can be used safely.
- The “Gold Standard” in Modern Dentistry: Tomography is the gold standard in modern implantology. Tomography-assisted planning is essential for the safety, success of the treatment and the longevity of the implant.