The most important advantage is that we can completely understand the patient’s anatomy prior to any procedures being performed.The guesswork that is present in relying on a panoramic x-ray for surgical planning is virtually eliminated. The “surprise” finding at surgery is rarely the case anymore. Not only do we get a better concept of the anatomy but also of existing conditions that may have gone unnoticed. This technology allows us to plan treatment as accurately as possible.

We actually perform a virtual surgery on the scan using a true to scale implant library so as to know what implant (size and system) is most appropriate. We no longer explain treatment using general terms but using an approach that by definition makes every case unique in our teams’ eyes. Of course, the greatest benefit is to you the patient. The more you know by seeing for yourself, the better your understanding of the individual circumstances that make your case so special.

The most common dental implants are made of  titanium which is a biocompatible metal. Today most implants are made out of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy and treated either by plasma spraying or sandblasting to increase the surface area and the integration potential of the implant. We actually take it a step further and use growth factor proteins (PRGF) derived naturally from your own plasma to enhance healing. If an implant in the estheic zone (such as a front tooth ) is performed under todays standards and new technologies, none of the metal should show making it indistiguishable from a crown on a natural tooth root. Because there are so many different implant systems available to dental specialists today, it is important that the most proven and researched systems be used. We pride ourselves on the fact that we use only the most tested materials in our treatments since our intention is to provide results that could last a lifetime. Cutting corners should not be an option. Lets get it right the first time!