Sometimes, you lose a tooth or have one extracted, we plan for it, place the implant, you go through the whole process, and you’re good as new! In other cases, there are some details that make the journey slightly more complex. You may have a lot of questions for us. You may feel wonderful about choosing dental implants from our Santa Rosa, CA practice but you may find yourself wondering about the big picture factors. In such instances, we may suggest a somewhat different comprehensive approach to planning your teeth replacements with a CBCT scan.
What’s This Mean?
A CBCT scan stands for a Cone Beam Computed Tomography scan. This sounds complicated but it’s actually an iCAT scan that provides an extremely detailed, three-dimensional image of your mouth and its structures. It’s comfortable, quick, safe, and accurate.
What Can I Expect?
We may send you to a trusted, certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist for the CBCT scanning. This will ensure you get extremely precise digital images of your tissues. In addition, your comprehensive dental implant planning will include our close cooperation with your primary care doctor. Every detail as it applies to your smile and your overall health will come into play, so your care plan is quite holistic in nature.
When Might This Be Beneficial?
You may be someone who has had teeth missing for an extended period of time, which means there’s a lot to consider! Or, you may be an individual with some amount of jawbone damage as a result of deterioration over time. Perhaps you’re dealing with a health concern that your physician is managing with you. Comprehensive case planning for your dental implants requires attention to all details, so that we can safely and carefully navigate your overall health and the physical space in your smile for exact results.
What Do I Need?
You won’t simply call us up and suggest it’s time to get started and that you want us to send you to get your CBCT scan! Instead, figuring out the best way to plan out your dental implants begins with you coming in for a consultation. During this time, we’ll learn all about your oral and overall health history, talk with you about your tooth loss experience, and more, as a starting point.
See Us For Comprehensive Care
When you’re ready for implants, remember that we offer unique, personalized approaches that will ensure beautiful and lasting results. Schedule the time you need in Santa Rosa, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-545-4625 to schedule your visit today.