Two-dimensional imaging systems such as panoramic x-rays have been used in dentistry for years. However, in recent years, since these two-dimensional images are insufficient for modern dentistry applications, dental volumetric tomography, which offers three-dimensional imaging, has been started to be used.

Dental volumetric tomography is a radiological imaging system that uses x-rays to obtain images that consist of thin sections and contain volume. They are computed tomographs produced to view only the chin and face area. It plays a key role in diagnosis and detailed treatment planning, thanks to the ability to view all dimensions of the maxillofacial bones and teeth, including length, width and depth.

Dental tomographs imaging with a radiation dose of about one percent compared to medical computed tomographs. Therefore, it is safer for human health. In addition, it is a more tolerable and comfortable system, since it can be taken in a much faster time compared to medical computerized tomography.

The radiation dose of 3D dental tomographs in which one jaw is displayed is slightly higher than the dose you would receive in a two-dimensional panoramic x-ray in which both jaws are displayed. After imaging, there is no radiation left in the patient's body.

Fields where dental tomography is used:

• In determining the implant locations

• In the evaluation of the size and quality of the jaw bones

• In determining the diameter and length of the implants

• In determining the positions and distances of the anatomical structures adjacent to the implants

• In the evaluation of implants placed after the operation

• In determining the positions of impacted teeth and their relations with the surrounding anatomical regions.

• In determining root shapes and numbers

• Determination of hard tissue anomalies

• Comparison and follow-up of the situation before and after the surgical operation

• Specific determination of the size and location of pathological formations

• Determining the relationship of pathological formations with neighboring anatomical structures and their effects on these structures

• In the evaluation of growth and development

• In the determination of skeletal asymmetries

• In the planning and follow-up of orthognathic surgical operations

• In the identification of root canals, root cracks and fractures that cannot be seen with conventional x-rays.

• In the planning and follow-up of endodontic surgeries

• In the detection and evaluation of root and root tip pathologies

• In the determination and evaluation of bone loss around the teeth

• In the examination of root junction areas

• To be able to monitor and evaluate the structures forming the joint with their clear dimensions and images.

• In the detection of trauma effects and fractures that cannot be observed with conventional x-rays

• In the evaluation of irregularities on the joint surfaces

• In calculating the volume of airway spaces

• In the detection and evaluation of airway narrowing

• In the determination of anatomical borders

• In the detection of pathological formations and infections

• In the detection of fractures and cracks in the jaw bones

• In the follow-up of the recovery process after surgical operations