Inauguration of CBCT (Cone Beam Computerized Tomography) on Oct 02, 2010

Cone Beam Computerized Tomography or the CBCT is the latest addition in craniofacial Surgeon's diagnostic equipments. The single most advantage of this equipment is its low dose radiation as compared to other standard imaging equipments. As compared to a standard CT scan, CBCT uses lesser radiation to scan the oral and craniofacial regions, which is comparable to standard orthopantamogram. In complex situation that needs repeated 3D imaging requirements, in a short span of time, CBCT provides lesser radiation and therefore offer better safety margin than any other techniques.

This latest equipment was integrated in to regular dental practice at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial hospital. This was for the benefit of young children requiring complex treatment as well as those dental implant patients requiring 3D visualization of the existing structures. Adequate treatment planning and margin visualizations help in a better way for effective treatment delivery.

The inauguration of this facility at Balaji dental and Craniofacial hospital was held on 2nd October 2010. The machine was dedicated by Padma Shree His Excellency Dr. D. Y. Patil, Governor of Tripura at the hospital premises. This was the first machine to be introduced in to clinics in South India and 2nd Machine in India. This technology would be immensely beneficial to the patients