Today,it is considered the standard of care to offer patients the option of having an implant when they have lost a tooth . In fact , implantology is one of the fastest growing fields in dentistry . Placing and restoring an implant requires planning . You will need to use every diagnostic tool at your disposal to have a successful result . Many appliances are now available to help you have greater control over your implant therapy . Implant stents can be used with CT scans to aid in the proper placement of implants . It is generally accepted that a CT scan , used in conjunction with special imaging , can produce invaluable information for pre_surgical planning of osseointegrated implants .