Why CBCT is a Game-Changer in Periodontal Diagnostics
Periodontal disease remains one of the most prevalent oral health challenges, affecting millions globally. Traditional radiographs provide limited depth and detail, often leaving critical bone loss undetected until advanced stages. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has transformed periodontal diagnostics by offering high-resolution, thr...
The Evolution of Digital Dentistry in Periodontal Care
The field of periodontics has long relied on traditional impression materials—alginate, polyvinyl siloxane (PVS), and other elastomeric substances—to capture precise records of oral anatomy. While these methods have served dentistry well for decades, advancements in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and intraoral scanning technolo...
Barangkali Anda mengamati gelar di belakang nama Drg Andreas Tjandra, yaitu Sp. Perio. Apa sih Sp. Perio itu? Sp. Perio merupakan singkatan dari Spesialis Periodontologi. Dokter gigi spesialis periodontologi juga disebut dengan nama Periodontist.
Periodontist adalah dokter gigi yang spesialis di bidang pencegahan, diagnosis, dan perawatan penyakit periodontal, dan dalam pemasangan implant gigi. P...