Faith Hospital has installed a scanner that will enable dental patients on Cayman Brac to benefit from advanced diagnostics.
The cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanner is the first of its kind on the island. The dental imaging system provides high-resolution 3D scans of the oral and maxillofacial region, allowing for more accurate and efficient treatment planning for a variety of dental procedures, a press release issued by the Health Services Authority said.
Previously, patients in Cayman Brac requiring this level of imaging had to travel to Grand Cayman, despite the scan itself taking only about five minutes.
“This addition marks a major step forward in our ongoing effort to modernise and expand healthcare services at Faith Hospital,” said Dr. Srirangan Velusamy, director of Sister Islands Health Services, said in the press release.
“Improvements like this take time and resources, but the Health Services Authority remains committed to steadily enhancing the quality of care available to the people of Cayman Brac. Each new service introduced is one less reason for our residents to travel off-island for basic and even advanced medical needs.”
The CBCT scanner is a major upgrade in diagnostic capability and will be used for both children and adults. It is particularly beneficial for planning complex procedures such as dental implants, wisdom tooth extractions and difficult root canal treatments, as well as for diagnosing maxillofacial fractures and pathology, the HSA said. The 3D colour images and panoramic view of the oral cavity provide greater clarity and precision than traditional 2D X-rays.
“Dentistry has evolved significantly over the years, and this technology brings us in line with international best practices,” said Dr. Shogan Govender, HSA chief dental officer. “The cone beam CT scanner not only supports better clinical decision-making but opens up treatment options that were previously not accessible in Cayman Brac. It also uses a lower dose of radiation compared to traditional CT scans and offers faster scan times, which is safer and more comfortable for patients.”
The HSA has two CBCT scanners in Grand Cayman – one at the main dental clinic and one at the Merren Dental Clinic – making the addition in Cayman Brac a welcome expansion of its dental imaging network across the islands, the release said.
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