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We Offer CT Scan Technology For Our Patients In Leeds

Thursday, January 1st, 2015

805589_blogAt City Dental Leeds, we pride ourselves in offering the best treatments and use advanced technology to enable to allow our patients to enjoy accurate, speedy and effective treatment. We are delighted to have a CT scanner on-site, which is an incredibly useful aide for dental implant treatment. We use the scanner for our own patients and we also take CT referrals from other practices in the local area.

What is a CT scanner?

A CT scanner is a form of diagnostic equipment, which looks similar to a large doughnut; you lie inside the centre hole and cameras rotate; these cameras capture incredibly detailed images of the interior of the body and provide us with much more information than a traditional X-ray. We can adjust the position of the scanner to focus on various body parts. The scanning process is not painful in any way and all you have to do is lie as still as possible for a few minutes. Afterwards, we are able to see the images on computer screens.

How is a CT scanner used in dentistry?

CT scanners can be used for diagnosing oral health issues, but we use our scanner primarily for dental implant treatment. The accuracy and detail of the images enables us to pinpoint the best location for the new implant and we can plan treatment using the images. We can also guide our patients through the process, using visual aids to enable them to gain a better understanding of what is going to happen and how the treatment works. Scans also enable us to check the density of the bone tissue in the jaw to ensure that patients are suitable candidates and there is sufficient tissue to support an implant.

Preparing for a CT scan

There are no specific requirements for a CT scan and we simply ask you to remove glasses and any jewellery and then to lie back and relax. Scanning only takes around 10-15 minutes and you won’t feel anything at all. If you have any questions or concerns, our dental team will be happy to help, so don’t hesitate to ask.

 

We Also Offer Innovative CT Scans

Wednesday, November 19th, 2014

3488681_blogAt City Dental Leeds, we pride ourselves in offering the best treatments and our clinic is packed with the latest technology and equipment. We are proud to have a CT scanner on-site and we accept referrals from other clinics for CT scans, as well as providing services for our clients.

CT scans have a range of uses within modern dentistry; we use them primarily during implant treatment.

What are CT scans used for?

CT scans have a whole range of uses within medicine and dentistry. We use CT scans for implant treatment, as the images enable us to locate the best site for the dental implant. CT scans are much more detailed than traditional X-rays and this means that we can find the optimum location for the implant at the planning stage; we can also use the scan images to guide us during the procedure to fit the implants. We also use scans during consultations to ascertain whether or not patients are suitable candidates for implant treatment; we can use the images to check bone density and look at 3D models of the jaws.

What happens when you have a CT scan?

Having a CT scan is not painful and there’s no need to feel worried or apprehensive. Before you have your scan, you’ll be asked to take out any jewellery, such as earrings and necklaces and you will be told all about the scan, what’s going to happen and how long it will take. We will provide you with a mouthpiece, which will help you to keep your mouth open and the scanner will then take images of your mouth; you don’t have to anything apart from trying to stay as still as possible. The scan takes a maximum of 15 minutes and you will be free to head home straight afterwards.