why do you not use a T scan?

Q. Why do you not use T Scan

A. The T Scan is an excellent tool for the determination of the level of force being placed on teeth and where exactly that force is being directed. It allows for the determination of areas of interferences between the bite. However as i mentioned is it simply that - a tool. There are many other techniques, perhaps not labelled as being the most modern in our digital age, but many others, which are just as effective. Lets not forget that fillings are done day in , day out and at the end of it, a vast majority of patients do not have a problem with the bite!.

Each clinician is different, and it comes down to what works best in their hands. The labs we use are of the highest standard and quite frankly are able to provide restorations that do not need the T Scan to any real degree. Furthermore, the T scan only really becomes useful when you are working on a large number of teeth. In those situations i am more then likely to be reorganising the occlusion then conforming to it. Additionally, the Cerec units themselves come with state of the art scanning of the bite, so again personally i have very little need for the T scan.

Essentially, an excellent step forward in bringing technology to dentistry but its not going to change the world.

Regards

Dr Safeer Butt
Principal S3 Dental

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