3D implant planning
Conventional (two-dimensional) X-ray diagnostics are often insufficient for being able to plan implant treatment in a reliable way. This may be the case if there is not much jawbone to work with or a nerve runs in close proximity to the roots of the teeth.
In situations like this, the implantation can be planned in advance on the screen with the aid of a computer – including the exact position and size of the implants.
The crucial point: 3D planning is safer for you.
The advantages of 3D implant planning:
- More precise assessment and therefore more comprehensive protection of sensitive areas of the jaw (e.g. nerve pathways) is possible.
- It may be possible to avoid any bone reconstruction that may be required, since better use is made of the existing bone.
- The appearance and exact alignment of the dental prosthesis (such as a crown) can be determined before the procedure is carried out - an approach that is based on the desired result and has advantages for the aesthetics of the teeth.
How 3D planning works:
- Individual cross-sectional images of your jaw are created using modern three-dimensional X-ray technology.
- These individual images are combined by software to create a complete image. Your jaw is then displayed on the screen as a three-dimensional image. We can rotate it, examine it from all sides and enlarge it as much as we like.
- The insertion of the artificial tooth roots is carried out “virtually” on the monitor before the actual implantation takes place, taking the optimal position into consideration.