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Digital Diagnostics — When is it Really Necessary?

CBCT, intraoral scanner, digital functional analysis — what procedures exist, when are they useful and when is conventional diagnostics sufficient?

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Digital Diagnostics — When is it Really Necessary? – clinical presentation

Häufige Fragen (FAQ)

Digital diagnostics encompasses all computer-assisted procedures for diagnosis: CBCT (3D X-ray), digital X-ray (2D), intraoral scanner (3D dental model), digital functional analysis (jaw joint), and photo analysis. Unlike conventional methods, they enable more precise measurements, better documentation, and easier communication with patients and laboratories.

No. CBCT (3D X-ray) is supplementary diagnostics with higher radiation dose than 2D X-ray. It is indicated for: implant planning, bone augmentation, wisdom tooth extraction near nerves, unclear findings, and TMD diagnostics. For routine check-ups, 2D X-ray is sufficient.

Individual procedures like CBCT cost more than conventional X-ray. However, more precise diagnostics can prevent expensive complications. Digital X-ray and intraoral scanners are already included in the standard offering in many practices.

The most important digital diagnostic procedures in dentistry are: digital 2D X-ray, CBCT (3D X-ray/Cone Beam Computed Tomography), intraoral scanner (3D dental model), digital functional analysis (jaw joint movement analysis), photo analysis (smile design), and computer-aided caries detection.

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Medical note: The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical advice from a licensed dentist or specialist. The Institute for Implantology and Digital Dentistry Vienna is a non-profit, independent scientific platform — not a treatment facility. All content reflects current scientific literature; individual treatment decisions must always be made in consultation with a qualified dental professional.

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