Truckee, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/27/2015 -- While most dental offices have to send their dental implant patients to a radiology specialist for a scan, Dr. Donald Reid is one of the very few dentists in the United States with a cone-beam CT scanner conveniently integrated in his practice, Tahoe Dental Artistry.
The i-CAT® Cone Beam 3-D Dental Imaging System allows Dr. Reid to analyze the anatomy of his patient's mouth, face, and jaw areas by producing complete three-dimensional views of these oral and facial structures. This then leads to more accurate treatment planning and predictable outcomes for needed surgical procedures.
The i-CAT® plays an important role in diagnosis and treatment planning, as well as providing accurately assessed tooth relationships and relative anatomy for orthodontic treatment. Not only does it expose patients to less radiation than regular CT scans do, it also makes 3-D imaging quicker, easier, and much more cost effective.
"Alarmingly, some doctors perform complicated procedures like implant dentistry without the scans. If an individual is thinking about getting dental implants anywhere else, they should be sure to ask about the Cone Beam CT Scanner and whether or not it is part of that doctor's surgical planning," says Dr. Reid.
From the initial diagnosis, through planning and treatment, to successful case completion, the i-CAT® provides Dr. Reid with the flexibility to select specifically desired scans in order to manage radiation dose control. Using this system, he can optimize orthodontic treatment plans, map surgical treatment plans, and place and restore implants with greater accuracy and confidence. This reduces surgery and anesthesia time, which translates into smoother recoveries for patients.
About Dr. Reid
Dr. Reid received Fellowship recognition from the International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI), as recommended by Dr Carl Misch, founder of the Misch International Implant Institute. The ICOI, founded in 1972, has members in over 80 countries. It is not only the world's largest dental implant organization but is also the largest provider of continuing dental implant education.
Make an appointment with Dr. Reid by calling (530) 587-9560.