Our clinic places great emphasis on protecting patients and protecting the environment, and we have one of the most modern equipment installed, so we do not use film. All X-rays and CT scans are digital and, if necessary, the images and 3D CT scans are sent to the patient by email or on a USB stick. In our practice, a new technology completes the digital diagnostics: the Morita Veraviewepocs 3D R100 CP digital panoramic X-ray machine with integrated Cone Beam CT.
This advanced diagnostic tool based on green technology allows the most accurate diagnosis and the planning of personalised treatments. One of the most important prerequisites for successful treatment is that the dentist has a clear picture of the condition of your teeth. Accurate diagnosis is particularly important in the areas of implant placement, bone grafting, treatment of certain periodontal diseases and oral surgery.
What are the advantages for you:
You do not need to visit an external X-ray centre if you need a panoramic X-ray or 3D CT scan for your treatment.
At Dentys, panoramic X-rays and CT scans are available at the best prices.
Thanks to the innovative development of the 3D CT equipment, it causes the least possible strain on the human body. This spares you unnecessary radiation exposure.
A full 3D C T scan takes only 8 seconds to complete, so you will be exposed to the stress of the scan for such a short time.
The diagnostic evaluation of digital panoramic X-ray and CT images and the personalised planning of interventions is ensured by the newly developed i-Dixel software. This allows your doctor to create the ideal treatment plan for you.
Thanks to its innovative technology, the CT machine is kind to the environment and will protect it for future generations.
Why are dental X-rays so important?
During the consultation and check-up, your dentist will perform a panoramic X-ray or CT scan to make sure that your teeth are healthy and that there are no hidden problems in the gingiva. Dental X-rays (panoramic X-rays) are one of the most important parts of a dental screening.
Why come for a dental screening?
Annual dental screenings allow early detection of any problems and also make it easier to maintain healthy oral health. These may seem like platitudes, but consider that it makes a difference whether a patient only needs a single filling or a complex root canal treatment, which obviously means a longer treatment. The dentist can also provide constructive feedback on the patient’s dental hygiene, advising on which toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss to use and which to avoid.
Intraoral X-ray (digital small X-ray)
In our clinic, all the intra-oral X-ray machines in the central X-ray unit are equipped with FONA digital sensors. These sensors are small, can be placed in the mouth and give a very high quality image of a tooth and its surroundings. As the X-ray beam does not have to pass through other parts of the facial skull, no disturbing images are projected. The image is sent from the sensor to the computer via cable or WIFI.
Teleradiography / cephalometry
Teleradiography is essential for orthodontic treatment. Because it is a special and expensive addition to panoramic X-ray equipment and because far fewer teleradiographs are taken than panoramic X-rays, few modern facilities have it. In most cases, it is used to take a lateral view of the face and part of the skull, but it can also be used to take images in other directions. The ossification process of the body can be monitored, for example, by taking a picture of the hand.
Panoramic X-ray
During a panoramic X-ray, a device that moves along a curved path projects the entire jaw or the entire dentition onto a plane, which is then converted into an image by a digital sensor. Radiation exposure during the X-ray is minimal and the procedure is virtually harmless. The image allows a good study of the condition and position of the teeth, the position of the gums and the position of unerupted teeth.
It can be used to diagnose bone and gum diseases, possible fractures, injuries, gingival atrophy, nasal and sinus conditions. It is also an important tool in the early detection of tumours. The scan shows wear and deformation of the jaw joints. Calcification of the carotid arteries and stones in the salivary glands can also be diagnosed. In addition to diagnosis, it is of great help to the doctor in planning oral surgery and tooth extraction.
CB-CT
CB-CT is a three-dimensional (3D) digital X-ray imaging method developed for the examination of the upper and lower jawbone and teeth in dentistry, oral surgery and implantology, endodontics and periodontology. In fact, a new type of CT technique has made this 3-dimensional imaging suitable for everyday use, CBCT, or Cone Beam CT. This method has reduced the required radiation dose by a hundred times compared to conventional CT equipment, thanks to the use of a cone-shaped X-ray beam.
During the imaging process, a rotating device around the head takes a large number of projections, from which a powerful image-processing computer stitches together a three-dimensional image. With the equipment used in Dentys, imaging takes only 8 seconds and the radiation dose is minimal. With the right software, the doctor can create a view or section in any orientation from the 3D database, with a resolution of tenths of a millimetre.
With 3D CT, implants and surgical procedures can be planned accurately and fine details can be revealed that are not visible in a panoramic X-ray because of the overlapping structures. This is very important for nodal exploration, to detect hidden root canals and to diagnose inflammation.
In which cases should 3D CT be used?
This is a difficult question to answer, because it can be used for a wide range of problems, complaints and routine operations and can improve the effectiveness of treatment. There is no need to worry about problems that become visible during surgery (e.g. thickened bone).
In the case of a tooth extraction, for example, it helps to reveal nerve channels and pathways, so that, for example, damage to a wisdom tooth with irregular roots can be detected before it is removed. But it can also make it easy to spot a piece of root or a foreign body that has been left in.
Dental CT can also be used to build bridges, crowns and restorations more successfully, as periodontal, gum problems can be examined without surgery, so the dentist does not build a bridge over a loose or weakened tooth, but starts by strengthening it.
What helps most is the measurement of bone density. The CBCT can measure the density and strength of the bone, as well as the bone trabeculae (the spongy web of bone that stiffens the bone from the inside). For example, during an implantation, a more stable implant can be placed, bone replacement treatments can be performed, and even the thickness of the bone wall separating the facial cavity can be measured during an examination.
It is precisely thanks to the density measurement that nodules and protruding inflammations can be identified in the 3D model. It can reveal problematic parts of tissue that are causing, say, hair loss or other joints in the body to become inflamed. Or the cause of a recurrent sinus infection can be revealed by CBCT by examining and modelling the condition of the tissues between the roots of the teeth and the sinus.
