We pride ourselves on offering our patients treatment that uses the very latest technology here at City Dental Leeds, and we are thrilled to own an advanced CT scanner at the practice. This scanner provides effective and accurate care for patients in and beyond the city of Leeds.
What are CT scans?
CT (computerised tomography) scans are commonly used in medical practice and are increasingly gaining recognition in modern dentistry. The scanners create highly detailed images of the inside of the human body and are instrumental in the diagnosis, management and treatment of a number of health conditions.
Our CT scanner is used primarily for dental implant treatment. The images produced by the scanner allow us to accurately find the best implant placement sites and guide us during the implant fitting procedure.
Sometimes, we also use the scanner at the consultation stage to assess patient suitability for treatment. Using a CT scanner we can judge the strength and thickness of bone tissue and determine whether it can support an implant.
Additionally, we can use images from a CT scan to show patients how treatment works and what it entails. Being able to see detailed images allows us to give you a higher level of understanding about what goes on during the implant process.
Preparation for a CT scan
If you’re having a CT scan, we will explain what’s going to happen and answer all of your questions. The scan will not cause any discomfort, all you have to do is lie as still as you can for about 15 minutes. Before the scan commences, you will be asked to remove any jewellery, scarves and glasses. The images will be ready after the scan so that we can assess them and talk to you about the treatment process.
