Dr. Sabharwal completed his BS in computer science at Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!). Dentistry is his 2nd love, and he still enjoys learning about advances in computer science. Dr. S’s passion for improving his patients’ quality of life by creating healthy smiles motivated him to enter the dental field. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Medical College of Virginia in 2011. After Dr. S completed his degree, he participated in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AGED) program at Temple University where he was able to develop his skills in dental specialties by working alongside a prosthodontist, endodontist, orthodontist, and periodontist. This advanced education allowed Dr. S to better understand comprehensive care.

Simply Smiles – Family & Implant Dentistry

Have a Better X-Ray Experience With a CT Scan for Dental Implants. Dental implants are an elegant way for many people to replace missing teeth. Patients can restore their smiles and confidence while improving their oral health. However, many people aren’t candidates for dental implant surgery because they don’t have enough healthy jawbones. Traditional dental x-rays aren’t adequate to capture a patient’s jawbone density. They can also be awkward and uncomfortable for the patient. A cone beam CT scan is an effective alternative for patients looking to get dental implants. In addition to being easier to sit through, they also produce better results than other methods.  

Simply Smiles Family & Implant Dentistry is here to answer your dental questions. Our healthcare professionals will welcome you into our caring environment. Schedule an appointment to see if you’re a candidate for implant surgery.  

Most people associate a CT scan (computer tomography) with other areas of their bodies besides their mouths. Medical CT scans are typically used to get images of the inside of your body. A CT scan can show a medical professional a detailed look at: 

• Blood vessels

• Organs

• Bones

• Muscles

CT scans incorporate a combination of computer technology and x-rays to create images. The machine, a cone beam CT scanner, creates a 3D image of your skull and mouth. Traditional x-rays only produce 2D images.  

Dental CT imaging can help dental professionals assess if a patient is suitable for implant surgery. The CT scan will show a detailed picture of their jawbone depth. They’ll use that information to figure out if a patient needs a bone graft before they get dental implants. 

Dental CT scanning can get used for a variety of dental procedures. These can include: 

• Dental implants

• Fixed dentures 

• All-on-4

• All-on-6

• Cavities

• Root canals

Dentists can achieve greater success with procedures when they use a dental CT scan in their treatment plans. In addition to measuring a patient’s jawbone structure, CT scans can provide the following benefits: 

• Viewing impacted teeth

• Pinpointing dental implant placement 

• Planning a dental implant procedure 

• Diagnosing diseases and tumors in the early stages

Patients used to have to go to a medical facility or nearby imaging center to get dental CT scans. Now, most professional implant dental offices have a CT scanner at their location. At Simply Smiles Implant & Family Dentistry, we offer comprehensive dental x-rays and CT scan services at our office.