Dental radiology is an essential part of various oral care treatments. With new technological advances, surgeons can now rely on several important tools to provide superior care. 3D radiology is one of these valuable innovations.
Would you like to know more about dental radiology and how it is used? The implantology and maxillofacial surgery experts at Clinique MFML cover the topic in this article.
Dental radiology: useful for implant placement
3D dental radiology is commonly used in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Naturally, this procedure requires extensive knowledge of the function and aesthetics of the mouth and face. 3D radiology greatly simplifies the surgeon’s task, especially when it comes to the placement of dental implants.
This is because it provides access to the information needed to understand the condition of a patient’s mouth. It also makes it possible to completely analyze the area to be treated.
With 3D dental radiology, a surgeon can also observe bone density along with the position of nerves and teeth, which is essential for placing implants.
A procedure surgeons can rely on
3D radiology can also be used to plan orthognathic surgery. This type of surgery is intended to correct a misalignment of the jaws.
When the upper and lower jaws are misaligned, a precise medical imaging technique such as 3D radiology is useful, both to provide the right diagnosis and the right treatment afterwards.
3D radiology helps the surgeon precisely analyze the contour of the facial skeleton, the temporomandibular joints, the condition of the sinuses and the anatomy of the upper airways.
Once the orthognathic surgery stage is completed, the patient regains facial balance and a more harmonious profile. As a result, the patient benefits from a much-improved ability to chew and swallow.
Dental radiology reveals all the secrets of the mouth
Dental radiology can also be useful in the case of complex dental extraction. This 3D tool can generate hundreds of detailed images along a three-dimensional axis for greater precision of the bone anatomy of the mouth.
In the case of an extraction, 3D radiology can be used to analyze the presence of impacted teeth and their positioning in relation to the surrounding structures. For example, if wisdom teeth are still impacted, this technology is an indispensable way to check their location relative to other teeth and anatomical structures.
Dental radiology at Clinique MFML: at the cutting edge of technology
In short, dental radiology has many advantages and serves a very useful purpose in the field of implantology and maxillofacial surgery. 3D radiology is an indispensable tool for evaluating anatomy, planning surgery or placing a dental implant.
At Clinique MFML, our qualified surgeons use this technology to provide you with a superior level of care. To make an appointment or to learn more about the different treatments we offer, we welcome you to contact us now. We look forward to meeting you!
