{"id":19,"date":"2016-02-09T18:13:33","date_gmt":"2016-02-09T18:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=19"},"modified":"2016-08-16T16:54:06","modified_gmt":"2016-08-16T16:54:06","slug":"dental-implants-houston-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/dental-implants-houston-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implant Technology: The Benefits of using the ILUMA Cone Beam CT Scanner"},"content":{"rendered":"\"dentalDental implants have greatly improved over the past couple of decades. In fact, the procedure is almost totally different from when it first began — and far more successful. Today\u2019s dental implants are almost always the best choice for tooth replacement. At Piney Point Dental Implant Center, we\u2019re proud of the fact that we work to stay on top of the latest in dental implant technology<\/a> to bring you the most excellent results. That\u2019s why we\u2019re excited to tell you about how we use the ILUMA Cone Beam CT Scanner for the absolute best dental implants in Houston. Intrigued? Keep reading to learn more from your oral surgeon today.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n

Advanced Technology Gives Oral Surgeons Ultimate Precision<\/h2>\r\nThe process for dental implantation requires super-precise knowledge of the patient\u2019s bone structure. In the past, we were forced to use regular medical CT scans — something that exposes patients to unnecessarily high levels of radiation. The ILUMA option, however, gives us an even more accurate image of your jaw\u2019s structure, at far less radiation exposure for you. That\u2019s something all of our patients can appreciate.<\/span>\r\n\r\nILUMA provides immediate 3D images of your facial anatomy, which helps us in the following important ways:<\/span>\r\n