DVT - Digital volume tomography

3D models of your jaw - for millimeter-precise planning and high-quality results

At the Implant Center Hamm, we use the many advantages of the latest 3D high-tech diagnostics for treatment planning.

What is digital volume tomography?

A digital volume topographer (DVT) produces three-dimensional images of the facial skull. This X-ray technique was specially developed for diagnostics in the head area. The radiation exposure is particularly low.

In oral and maxillofacial surgery, CBCT is used to precisely analyze the jawbone and possible defects in advance. If reconstruction measures of the jawbone are necessary, these can be planned more precisely. The optimal implant position, accurate to the millimeter, can also be determined in this way.

DVT - many advantages at a glance:

  • Precise assessment of the bone supply and determination of augmentation requirements
  • Precise information on anatomical structures, nerves and root positions
  • Shorter surgery times (thanks to precise pre-planning of the procedure) and therefore less swelling and pain after the operation.
  • Risks that minimize the chances of success can be ruled out in advance and results can be predicted more accurately.

Thanks to the additional information provided by 3D diagnostics, we can perform procedures more gently overall, improve the quality of results and shorten the operating time.

How does virtual 3D-navigated implantology work?

Using 3D planning software and based on the data collected from the CBCT images, a three-dimensional image of your jaw is created. The exact position, length and diameter of the implant can be planned in the 3D model with millimeter precision and initially virtually.

The information collected serves as the basis for the construction of precise surgical templates through which the holes are drilled during the operation. Drilling is minimally invasive, as drilling that is too deep or incorrect can be prevented in advance by using the 3D-planned drilling templates. This makes the placement of dental implants more comfortable for the patient overall.