The use of tomography and computed tomography (CT) provided practitioners with the ability to assess the quantity and quality of bone and critical anatomic structures before surgery.
The basic purposes for the use of CT are the following
(1) The determination of the quality and the quantity of bone
(2) Evaluation of pathologies
(3) Follow-up of regions where extensive surgery is performed
(4) The evaluation of potential recipient sites for implant placement, particularly with dental implant surgical guides
(5) Predictable implant placement with diagnostic/surgical templates/guides and advanced radiographic imaging
The advantages of CBCT guided implant placement
Accurate planning for implant placement, diameter and length
accurately plan for necessary adjunctive treatment like bone grafting procedeures
Decreased risks for nerve and arterial damage
Minimally invasive surgery
Accuracy
Predictable restorative procedures
