The Kodak Cone Beam CT Scanners evaluate and analyze critical anatomy for implants and oral surgery within minutes - right in our office. It gives precise, cross-sectional slices of any desired location in the upper or lower jaws which provides the doctor with exact anatomical information, including dimensions and locations for your particular case. This technology ensures that the doctor has the most information available regarding your personal surgical needs.
The Kodak 9000/9500 Cone Beam CT Scanners take 3-D images which assist the doctor in determining if bone grafting or sinus lifts are warranted in areas of insufficient bone for implant procedures. It also allows for optimal implant treatment and placement and aids in the selection of the most suitable implant type, size, location, and angulations prior to your surgery.
The Kodak 9000/9500 Cone Beam CT Scanners are also useful in determining more precise tooth positions so the doctor can visualize impaction within the alveolar bone, their location relative to adjacent teeth, and their proximity to vital structures such as the nerve canal, sinus walls, and cortical borders.
Patients suffering from Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) can also greatly benefit from the technology available with the Kodak 9000/9500 Cone Beam CT Scanners. With the images produced, the doctor can precisely take measurements of your condyles, as well as see with the 3D imaging any abnormalities that may be causing your TMD. From there, he can decide on the proper treatment for your individual case.
Finally, the use of the Kodak 9000/9500 Cone Beam CT Scanners can aid the doctor in detecting and evaluating pathological problems before they become serious. With this technology, he can accurately measure bone and jaw deformities, assess bone lesions and changes of the jaw, and detect other pathologies, such as cysts, tumors, and disease.
At Bend Oral, Facial and Implant Surgery and Pacific Coast Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery, we recognize that you, the patient are an individual. By providing you with the best technology on the market, we can treat you with the proper care you need for your particular health needs.