CT Scans for Oral Surgery and Implants
CT scans are used to see objects in great detail and in their 3D position in relation to other structures such as roots, sinuses, and nerve canals. The detailed images can can make surgery safer, quicker and more precise. The data can also be used to make surgical guides for implants to help ensure precise placement.
Red Arrow shows a supernumerary or extra tooth facing backwards, behind permanent upper incisors in this child. The image on the right is a 3 dimensional image. The tooth was removed from the palate.
Impacted canine in palate needed to be removed prior to orthodontic movement of teeth.
Surgical Guide constructed from CT scan on right for implant placement.
Upper jaw with no teeth (left) & virtual implant placement on the computer (right).
Implants placed according to surgical guide.
Meet Our Doctors:
Dr. Joe Morabit
Dr. Joe Morabit, or “Dr. Joe”, attended Mercer University and the University of Georgia, from which he received a bachelor’s degree in biology. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia with a ...
Dr. William Kapgan
Dr. William Kapgan grew up in Los Angeles. He attended UCLA and received a degree in physiology. He then went on to dental school at University of Pacific in San Francisco. After dental school, Dr. Kapgan ...