A correctly diagnosed diagnosis is half the success in the treatment of dental pathologies. Relying only on his arguments, the doctor will not be able to accurately diagnose, which means that he will not prescribe the correct treatment. For many problems, dentists prescribe computer diagnostics of teeth, which allows you to identify various problems, see what is hidden.
CT scan
To obtain the most accurate information about the condition of the teeth, different methods are used, among which computer tomography is distinguished. This dental diagnosis has become one of the most popular methods for obtaining a three-dimensional image of bone tissue, jaw.
When scanning, images are obtained on a 1: 1 scale, which can then be increased to more closely examine the area of interest.
The examination procedure itself is simple, safe, and the scanner does much less harm than an x-ray, and the resulting images are more informative. They display even the smallest foci of inflammation.
When diagnosed by scanning, the doctor gets the opportunity to see the desired area in a three-dimensional version. Such information does not give x-rays.
Why do CT
With the help of computer diagnostics of teeth, you can examine in detail all dental problems and make the correct diagnosis.
Tomography helps in implantation. With its help, you can choose a prosthesis, and also choose the correct method of fixation, determine the need for surgical intervention.
Methods of computer diagnostics of teeth allow examination in the field of surgery, orthodontology, periodontology, endodontology. In each direction, tomography makes it possible to determine the pathology. So, in endodontology, CT helps to work with the root canals of the teeth, and in surgery - to assess the condition of the tissues of the jaw, see the tumor, identify the most optimal implantation methods. CT makes it possible to see the real picture of what is happening with the teeth, which means that the correct treatment will be prescribed, and surgery will be performed on time.
The principle of diagnosis
To diagnose teeth, they use special tomographs that scan soft tissues, and all the data obtained is transmitted to the screen in the form of 3D images. This is only possible with multislice, spiral tomographs.
Modern methods of differential diagnosis of teeth is a universal tool that allows you to qualitatively and correctly assess the situation, to determine the potential in different areas of dentistry.
Tomography allows you to see congenital anomalies, consider focal infections that have already begun to become chronic, carry out the most complicated operations to remove teeth, and also control the development of neoplasms in deep tissues, while other diagnostic methods do not allow you to see even the big picture.
In rare cases, when reading images, in order to prevent mistakes, specialists of various directions are invited to help clarify the diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.
Pictures taken in high quality allow you to scan different areas in a different plane. So, sagittal, vertical, frontal, axial images are performed.
Appointment
Computer diagnostics in dentistry is used in prosthetics, identifying a wide variety of diseases. The main indications for the appointment is the detection of uncracked teeth, the presence of injuries, injuries, assessment of the condition of the oral cavity before correcting the occlusion. Also, the CT method helps in the study of anomalies of the jaw bones, to see hidden pathologies, infections. Indispensable tomography in surgery, with intervention on the jaw. The computer-based method allows you to control the operation process before and after the intervention.
During the planning of surgical intervention, an accurate diagnosis cannot be avoided. After printing the results, the doctor assesses the condition, takes measurements, conducts modeling. Without a diagnosis using a tomograph, it’s difficult to accurately carry out the operation and choose the right treatment.
Preparing the patient for scanning
To undergo a CT scan, no special preparation is required. To carry out this procedure, you do not need to take anything with you.
At the appointed time, the patient arrives at CT. The procedure is performed while lying, sitting, standing. The lower part of the face rests on a stand in the apparatus. Then, at the command of a specialist, the patient freezes. During a stationary state, a scan is performed.
If a person has claustrophobia, then he should tune in, take a sedative if necessary - you should understand that nothing terrible will happen in these few minutes. At the end of the procedure, a three-dimensional image will be obtained, which will help the doctor accurately diagnose and conduct high-quality treatment.
There are patients who find it hard to stay stationary for a long time. Moreover, it is more difficult for adults to withstand the procedure than for children.
Procedure sequence
Modern tooth diagnostics are carried out by tomographs - huge devices, the principle of which is to smoothly rotate around a person’s head and create images.
There are many types of devices, and each of them is based on a painless scanning method, although in some cases the patient may feel discomfort. This occurs only if you need to fix the head.
In some cases, it is necessary to conduct an examination using a contrast medium. It is administered intravenously before the procedure.
After the procedure is completed, the doctor examines the images in detail, makes a diagnosis.
Contraindications to the procedure
CT refers to safe examination methods, but even she has a number of contraindications. Do not carry out the procedure during pregnancy, nursing mothers. It is not recommended to carry out tomography for those who suffer from claustrophobia, panic attacks. Scanning with contrast is not performed for those with diabetes.
It is not recommended to do a CT scan more than twice a year, at least a year should pass between a routine examination. There are no other special indications, contraindications to the procedure.
Conclusion
Modern diagnostics of dental caries and other pathologies, abnormalities using the CT method allows you to completely eliminate errors in the diagnosis, and patients can be sure of the right treatment method.
3D-devices are highly informative and can rightfully become guides to the world of digital technologies. An additional third measurement allows you to analyze the structure of the channels, conduct accurate measurements, identify hidden pathologies, and identify anomalies.