Dr. Charles A. White, Periodontist in Rogers, Arkansas

COMPUTER GUIDED DENTAL IMPLANTS

The use of Computerized Tomography (CT Scans) combined with specialized Simplant computer software provide a huge advancement in implant dentistry. Simplant software allows Dr. White to evaluate each potential implant site on a computer to ensure that the site is ready for implant placement.

Computer guided placement of dental implants provides maximum safety to avoid nerves, sinuses and other vital structures and maximum accuracy in implant placement within the bone. Dr. White has been placing computer guided dental implants since 2005 and has found this process to be extremely beneficial to his patients.

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These are images provided to Dr. White when treatment planning two dental implants in the maxilla:


3D view of CT Scan showing placement of dental implant. The mandibular nerve (orange) is easily avoided. The CT scan is used to fabricate a surgical guide that allows for precise placment of the implant with minimal trauma to the patient.	Panorex radiograph taken after the implant was placed using a CT generated surgical guide.
Cross section of CT Scan shows precise placement of dental implant within the jaw to support a crown and avoid the mandibular nerve (orange).