In order to show how a CBCT scanning machine can affect the day-to-day dentistry in a small family practice, it would be beneficial to share a week’s diary, bearing in mind each practice’s needs are different, but one thing should be common above all, and that is to assess every case individually and never take 3-D scans routinely, even despite their clear benefits. In many cases, a small FoV that is enough for one to several teeth could be equal to a few periapical radiographs but with a much higher diagnostic value. A modern CBCT machine should allow for different fields of view (FoV) to be utilised, in order to minimise the dose to the patient.ĭespite the choice of four different FOV settings on the X-Mind Trium, and other settings that reduce the radiation significantly, individual assessment of every case is still very important to get the most of the 3-D image without exposing the patient to extra radiation. Judging every case individually is important in order for the benefits of using a CBCT scan to outweigh the potential risks involved with the use of any type of X-ray unit. A lot of guesswork is often involved with 2-D imaging that could affect our decision-making and treatment planning. We owe our patients the lowest possible dose with the corresponding acceptable diagnostic value, and sometime a 2-D image is just not enough to give satisfactory diagnostic value. Every day we find new uses and ways to benefit our patients by using 3-D imaging where applicable.įollowing the latest evidence from experts in the utilisation of 3-D imaging can help a lot in deciding where and when to use it, consequently minimising dosage and improving diagnostics and planning. Our X-Mind Trium CBCT unit from ACTEON is rather young in our practice, and we have yet to fully utilise it. In contrast, the benefits of having your own in-house CBCT machine are many, including the total convenience of an on-demand service at any time (pre-op or during and after if needed), learning one software and fully utilising it rather than having to learn different software for different machines (manufacturers), thus not utilising it to its fully intended use.Īdditionally, patient appreciation that they do not have to travel to another location and that fact that you care enough to have a machine installed in your clinic for their convenience and yours. As a result, many clinicians today are using 3-D imaging either by referring their patients to a CBCT-scanning centre or having mobile units visiting them, and the only benefit of this method is that there is no initial capital outlay to buy the machine. There is mounting evidence in the literature in regards to the diagnostic superiority of 3-D imaging versus 2-D.
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