Dr. Neal Patel How many of us would like to have this kind of an outcome for EVERY
implant ?
I never imagined that implementing technology would provide me
the opportunity to control a clinical outcome from start to finish with
high precision and high predictability, all while reducing my stress.
3D diagnostic vision in dental radiography is making waves in dentistry
around the world. With multiple indications, we lack clarity with regard
to proper education and clinical guidelines for use of CBCT imaging for
dental diagnostics and therapeutic treatment. My journey with CBCT
technology began 6 years ago. I searched for a comprehensive solution for
all facets of dentistry. My solution was the Galileos by Sirona. Today,
the Galileos has become my primary diagnostic tool and is the cornerstone
of my practice because it is useful in nearly all facets of dentistry:
implantology, endodontics, TMJ, orthodontics, periodontics, oral sugary,
airway analysis, and restorative treatment planning. The technology simply
helps me to understand every need a patient has and the software provides
me the tools to digitally treatment plan chairside. It has opened my eyes
and the eyes of my patients to a whole new way of practicing dentistry,
3D digital dentistry!
The image represents something simple, yet sophisticated. This image
represents the journey that one takes when integrating both CBCT and
CAD/CAM. It represents the next level of dental treatment for our
patients. Perhaps, it represents the the journey that one needs to take
to elevate their clinical skills to a completely different level. Using
Galileos and CEREC Integration (GCI) Software, I was able to identify the
restorative requirements virtually for this patient on their first
appointment with me. Using CEREC, I was able to plan this patients ideal
restoration with proper emergence profile and esthetics, plan proper
implant depth and angulation all in his first visit. A siCAT surgical
guide was ordered and I was able to place the implant on appointment
number 2 using the Facilitate Guided Protocol along with immediate
provisionalization. This image was taken on appointment 3, where we
seated the final CEREC inLab abutment and crown, mind you without the need
to do an uncovery, take impressions, train the tissue, etc. How did I
make this happen? Again, it was simple but sophisticated and I am able to
do this routinely because I have integrated both CBCT and CEREC. Join me
at Level 6 (click for more details on level 6) so I can share the clinical protocols that you can replicate in
your practice with ease.
The GCI workflow includes the ability to generate siCAT surgical guides
for complete guided osteotomy and implant placement. The release of inLab
abutment design and fabrication enables complete control for ideal
restorative treatment.
I look forward to those who join me on the the Digital Journey of both
CBCT and CAD/CAM.
