"It keeps hurting and I don't know why" is the most frustrating thing to hear.
Now we start by confirming the cause in three dimensions.
Seongmo Dental Clinic uses a low-dose premium 3D CT (HDX Dentri) to view bone, nerve canals, root-tip lesions, and accessory canals in three dimensions. Structures that overlap on a 2D X-ray are separated out, changing the evidence base for unexplained pain and implant planning.Sungshin Univ. Seongmo Dental Clinic
Premium EquipmentSuccessful treatment starts with how accurately the diagnosis was made.
FAQ
Sungshin Univ. Dental Clinic 3D CT —
what does it show?
Surgical/Restorative/TMJ
Successful treatment starts with how accurately the diagnosis was made. Seongmo Dental Clinic raises the diagnostic bar with low-dose premium 3D CT that analyzes every possibility in three dimensions. This is no longer optional — it's a requirement for high-quality care.
A standard panoramic image compresses a 3D structure onto one flat plane, causing overlap and distortion. 3D CT lets us slice through any cross-section to directly check bone width and height, nerve canal position, and lesion extent.
HDX Dentri — Core Technology
, clearly diagnosing the reality behind pain that once had no identifiable cause.
, minimizing complication risk.
Identifying the number, shape, and curvature of canals in advance improves the accuracy and success rate of root canal treatment.
We review the 3D image together with you and explain exactly what's happening. This improves understanding and enables transparent care without over-treatment.Only an accurate diagnosis prevents over-treatment,
and makes exactly the necessary treatment possible.
Pain with no clear cause —
3D reveals it
Inflammation link checked
Tooth pain rarely has a single cause. Nerve inflammation, cracks, gum problems, occlusal overload, even sinus inflammation can all present with similar symptoms. Without pinpointing what to treat, treatment repeats.
Seongmo Dental Clinic uses 3D CT together with Q-ray fluorescence diagnosis and T-scan occlusal analysis. Checking structure, bacterial activity, and force distribution separately narrows down the cause.
What We Read Together
Extent confirmed
Missing a canal that exists as an anatomical variation leads to recurrence. 3D reading confirms number and direction.
We check bone changes and bone loss around the fracture line to judge whether the tooth can be preserved.Precisely identifying the cause
is how we reduce unnecessary treatment.
Implants & Wisdom Teeth —
a plan that avoids the nerve
Placed exactly as planned
An implant is work done inside bone you can't see. Without measuring the distance to the nerve canal, the bone height beneath the sinus, and the gap to a neighboring root in advance, the decision becomes a gamble.
Wisdom-tooth extraction also calls for a different approach depending on the root's relationship to the nerve canal. Seongmo Dental Clinic registers Primescan scan data to the 3D CT plan to make a guide, and manages post-surgical stability with ACTILINK surface activation and T-scan occlusal adjustment.
Pre-Surgical Checks
The most important safety standard for lower-jaw implants and wisdom-tooth extraction.
The upper posterior often lacks sufficient bone height, so we judge whether bone grafting is needed.
Factored into implant diameter, initial fixation method, and healing-period planning.Surgical safety starts with
measurement, before it starts with hand skill.
We look at
the same screen together with you
Only the necessary area scanned
Scanning is limited to the area needed and kept low-dose. Seongmo Dental Clinic, near Exit 2 of Sungshin Women's University Station, has guided diagnosis and treatment planning through comprehensive dentistry specialist care since opening in 1998.
Scan & Reading Flow
01 — Scan
02 — Reading & Explanation
03 — Planning
Treatment decided while looking at the same screen leaves the fewest regrets.
2D X-ray vs. 3D CT
| Comparison | Panoramic/Standard X-ray | Seongmo Dental Clinic 3D CT |
|---|---|---|
| Image Information | 2D projection | 3D cross-sectional reconstruction |
| Structure Overlap | Overlapping | Separated into any cross-section |
| Inferior alveolar nerve avoided | Estimated | Width/height/density measured |
| Nerve Canal Position | Roughly identified | Distance measurable |
| Extent confirmed | Hard to identify | Number/direction confirmed |
| Structures separated for viewing | Judgment based on experience | Simulated placement/guide-linked |
Not every treatment requires a CT scan; it's used only when needed, under low-dose conditions.
3D CT Glossary
- Cone Beam CT (CBCT)
- A device that uses a cone-shaped X-ray beam to capture the dental region in three dimensions.
- Inferior Alveolar Nerve Canal
- The passage for the nerve and blood vessels running through the lower jaw; must always be avoided during implants and extractions.
- Missed canal identified
- A hollow space inside the cheekbone area, closely related to bone height in the upper molar region.
- Apical Lesion
- An inflammatory lesion at the tip of a tooth root.
- Surgical Planning
- The process of planning implant position, angle, and depth in advance from CT data.
- Registration (Matching)
- Aligning a CT image and an intraoral scan into a single coordinate system.
Sungshin Univ. 3D CT Diagnosis — vs. 2D X-ray
I'm concerned about 3D CT radiation dose.
Seongmo Dental Clinic uses low-dose premium equipment and limits the scan area to what's necessary. Dental cone beam CT dose is generally lower than a standard medical CT, and we scan only when needed.
How long does the scan take, and does it hurt?
The equipment rotates around your head for a short time. There's no pain or contact discomfort — you just hold still briefly.
Do I have to get a CT scan for an implant?
Placing an implant without confirming bone volume and nerve canal position is risky. Seongmo Dental Clinic makes 3D diagnosis standard before surgical procedures like implants and wisdom-tooth extraction.
Can I get a scan while pregnant?
In principle, scanning is avoided during pregnancy; if truly necessary, we use protective measures and the smallest possible area. Please be sure to let us know if you're pregnant.
Can I bring a CT scan from another dental clinic?
Yes, we'll reference the image file if you bring it. However, additional scanning may be needed if the timing, area, or purpose differs.
What does a CT scan cost?
Coverage depends on diagnostic purpose and applicable criteria. We provide pricing before the scan, and non-covered items can also be checked on our fee guide page.
References — Authoritative Medical Sources
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- Implants (Sungshin Univ.)
- Same-Day Restorations (Seongbuk-gu)
- Non-Covered Fee Guide
Results of any dental treatment can vary with individual oral condition, and whether a device applies depends on the case. Treatment method should be decided after a precise diagnosis and thorough consultation with your provider.