Scanner Used and Location:
Dental Scan Ltd Manchester Branch
DEXIS OP 3D (2021 Model)

Region Imaged:
Maxilla and Sinuses

Clinical Information:
Possible implants in upper arch

Scanning Protocol:
8 x 11cm FOV, 0.3mm voxel size, 95 kVp, 3.6 mA, 3.6 seconds

Radiation Dose:
Approximately 0.07 mSv

Xelis Dental Viewer (same price as i-CAT Vision Includes RAW DICOM files)
Allows you to plan your patient’s treatment easily, with a full implant library and free virtual implant placement capabilities. Our clinical team will prepare a study for you that includes: panoramic curve, custom reconstructed 3D ,highlighting the inferior dental canal and image rotation according to the area of interest.

Findings:

UL1-7 region has moderate loss in vertical alveolar ridge height with no abnormalities seen (Image 2).

UR1-4 region has moderate and UR5-7 severe loss in vertical alveolar ridge height with no abnormalities seen (Image 3).

The floor of both maxillary sinuses demonstrate mild localised mucosal thickening.

The left and right internal carotid arteries of the cavernous sinus have calcifications of the vessel walls (circled on Image 4). An appearance such as this is suggestive of atherosclerosis. Further evaluation is recommended, including Doppler ultrasound to look at the blood flow and pressure in the arteries. Left untreated the patient is at greater risk of a cerebral vascular accident..

Image 1. Reconstructed Panoramic Image

Image 2. Right side of maxilla

Image 3. Left side of maxilla

Image 4. Axial and coronal sections through the left and right cavernous sinus regions.

Image 5. 3D reconstruction