Do I Need A 3D CT Scan Before Getting A Consult For A Jaw Implant?
Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a jaw implant to balance my appearance. I am a dentist and before organizing a consultation I could order here a CBCT scan of myself before I go to the US for a consultation with you. Thanks and kind regards.
A:While a 3D CT scan is eventually needed as it serves as the basis on which the implant design is created, it is not essential for a consultation or evaluation…as the scan does not tell us how to make the implant…it is just a platform on which to build it. What is essential initially are facial pictures on which computer imaging is done to determine your aesthetic jaw augmentation goals. That does not need to be done in person which is why most patients anywhere in the world come here only for the surgery. Everything else can be done in a virtual manner.
Dr. Barry Eppley
World Renowned Plastic Surgeon

North Meridian Medical Building
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