L. Scott Brooksby, DDS, DICOI
680 W. Washington St Ste. E102
Sequim, WA 98382
L. Scott Brooksby, DDS, DICOI
680 W. Washington St Ste. E102
Sequim, WA 98382
Sequim Advanced Dental
Introduces I-CAT
New, compact cone beam computed tomography system provides 3-D imaging at
half the cost and less radiation.
Three-dimensional, CT imaging provides revolutionary information
for implant planning, TMJ diagnosis and care
The i-CAT™ is capable of producing
precise cross-sectional slices of any desired location in the maxilla or
mandible providing the exact dimensions and locations of critical anatomy,
thus enabling us to select and place the most suitable implant type based on size and location.
Many dentists suggest immediate placement of dental implants. Dr. Brooksby of Sequim Advanced Dental,
states that very few people actuatlly have the
quality and quantity of bone necessary for immediate load implants. Because of
the I-CAT, we are able to see where and if the bone necessary for implants exists.
Very few people have enough bone at the time of the extraction. Waiting for the socket to heal is
usually a better choice. If the bone is too
thin, the implant has a much higher chance of complications. If needed bone can often be grafted
to the thin areas.
When we place the implants in areas
were there is enough bone, the long term success of the implants is much better.
For temporomandibular joint (TMJ) treatment and care, the i-CAT''s™
ability to provide three-dimensional images of the condyles and surrounding
structure allow for complete analysis and diagnosis of bone shape, joint
space and function, keys to providing more predictable treatment outcomes.
It also allows us to see the cervical spine which in many cases is the actual
source of TMJ pain, says Dr. Scott Brooksby.
i-CAT''s™ rotational scan takes less than 10 seconds as the patient
is seated in an open environment.