X-RAY: 3D and Digital

X-rays play an essential role in the diagnosis and therapy plan. We have been using the digital x-ray method in our surgery since 1999, thus exposing our patients only to very low levels of radiation. In addition, we also offer 3D x-rays.

Digital Volume Tomography (DVT) - X-Rays in 3d

The new 3D x-ray machine enables us to make a digital, three-dimensional image of the jaw within a few minutes. Furthermore, this modern system's radiation level is only very slightly higher than in digital panoramic x-rays.

The technique's benefits for our patients are:

Safety in Implant Planning

Implants can be put in place virtually in advance
Maximum use of the existing bone
Extensive bone augmentation can be avoided in many cases
Non-traumatic surgery technique: the mucous membrane is only punctured and not cut opened over a wider area, resulting in minmal pain following the procedure.
Basis for preparing a drill template for implantation

Further uses for 3D X-Rays:

Assessment of retained teeth: malpositioned wisdom teeth or canines
Assessment of intrabony pockets in the parodontally damaged bite
Diagnosis of endodontic (i.e. referring to the root canal) issues in root canal treatments
Help with planning orthodontic surgery: root end surgery or cyst surgery

Digital x-Ray

Digital x-rays (note: the 3D x-ray is also digital) have a number of advantages compared to traditional x-ray systems:

Up to 80% less radiation
Images are displayed much more quickly on-screen
Image editing: the x-ray image can be edited > enlarged, brightened, turned, etc.
No chemicals needed for development and, thus, environmentally friendly