Cone Beam CT vs. Panoramic X-Ray?

Clinical evidence of integration is the best predictor of the health of the titanium to bone interface. Discuss your concerns with your implantologist.Best of Luck.Theodore Grossman DMD

The volumetric cone beam ct scan is one of the best things I can do for my patients as part of the treatment planning procedure.It allows me to plan a very accurate surgery without touching a scalpel so there is no guesswork involved as far as the amount and the quality of bone available. However, after implant placement, I don't find it that necessary unless there is an obvious problem.Talk to the surgeon that placed the implants and express your concerns, and let him or her guide you as to what is prudent in your particular case.Good luck. Carlos A. Boudet, DDS, DICOI