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Implant Planning Requirements

CBCT Requirements

  • We can use any CBCT file if it isn’t a prepackaged file (Morita style). File extensions are DCM, ZIP or a folder containing 3DSlice DICOMS.

  • Always take a full arch scan for an implant. The effective dose of modern CBCT machines is low and the more data we have, the more accurate the stitching of data will be within our planning software.

  • It is the responsibility of the requesting clinician:

  •  To ensure an adequate CBCT report is retained for each image taken. We can provide one for you at an additional cost of £150.To check the CBCT file provided is sufficient for the implant planning requested (correct view, patient positioning etc)

 

For more complex cases please email Dr Healy at drhealy@pallmalldental.com if you have any questions about what is required or need help in obtaining the best imagery for your case. 

Intra-Oral Scans Requirements

  • Always take full mouth IOS in occlusion. More data means better stitching of CBCT and IOS datasets which in turn means more accuracy of planning.

  • We always require antagonist scans as the implant position will be adjusted to take the final occlusion into account where possible.

  • Please check your scans for noise and erroneous image capture that would hinder planning. Usual culprits are soft tissue impingement onto teeth and poorly stitched cross arch scans especially in the lower anterior region.

  • Please provide an upper, lower and bite STL files.

  • Once you have collated your CBCT and IOS files please send them using WeTransfer using the link

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How to review your planned cases

We use RealGuide for all our implant planning.

Download the latest version of RealGuide from  https://www.3diemme.it/en/download-software-realguide/#/

Please be aware that there are different versions of RG that are provided to other implant manufacturers, and which are not compatible with the OEM version we use.

There are no costs associated with downloading the software and it allows you to review and adjust the planned implant positions.