At 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.
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