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Dental CBCT Scan
Do we need a CBCT scan before one tooth extraction? We are planning to go for only tooth extraction. We will not go for dental implant.
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It depends, if your dentist/ oral surgeon doubt any complication they will advice CBCT before extraction.
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Generally CBCT scan is recommended when a doctor wants more clarification on some area. CBCT evaluates underlying bone structure, nerve pathways and surrounding soft tissues.
So If doctor suggests it then go for it.
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If it’s impacted wisdom tooth then maybe sometime we need cbct otherwise opg or iopa is sufficient.
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If your planning for ONLY extraction, CBCT might not be required, unless the tooth has a different morphology or if there’s any lesion/cyst/tumour pertaining to that tooth . Some cases of wisdom tooth extraction needs CBCT too if the roots are suspected to be approximating the nerve
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Good morning...
If the dr suspects that there is some anatomical structures close to the concerned teeth and wants a proper clarification so that he or she can plan safe teeth extraction process he will advice cbct..so it depends on situation whether it's required or not
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