Kennesaw, Georgia - January 13, 2011

 

I am happy to announce that my practice recently added the 9000 3D Cone Beam CT scanner from Kodak to our armamentarium of growing digital dental imaging solutions.

The new scanner provides the finest image quality while reducing x-ray dosage to the patient by combining a dedicated 3D imaging sensor with a cone-shaped x-ray beam limiting the exposure to the region of interest.  The scan takes 30 seconds and after 2 minutes, the 3D volume can be analyzed using slices 0.076mm thick versus the 0.2mm per slice of other scanners.

 

The CT scanner is absolutely instrumental for the diagnoses and treatment planning for the placement of dental implants.  With an image magnification of 1:1, I can accurately determine the availability of bone and select the best fitting implant. 

 

The resulting scan has a small voxel size producing a crisp radiographic image.   This high resolution is instrumental in the diagnosis of everyday dental problems. The Kodak 9000 3D is used to diagnose
fractured roots and in the  evaluation of the  accuracy of endodontic treatment.  Periapical lesions can be easily seen where they may not be visible on 2D radiographs.

 

The scanner also produces accurate images of periodontal defects and furcation involvement. 

Impacted canines and third molars can be seen in 3D where their proximity to adjacent teeth and vital structures such as the mandibular nerve and the maxillary sinus can be determine prior to finalizing the plan of action.

 

I am looking forward to helping your patients achieve better dental care through the use of state of the art dental technology.  Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.

 

Sincerely

Wade A. Diab, D.D.S.