Panorex

A panorex is a very impressive piece of imaging machinery in that it is capable of identifying many issues and structures that a normal X-ray does not. Once positioned in the machine, it will rotate around your entire head, taking a full 360-degree view of the teeth, head, sinuses, and bones.

The ability to view the full structure of your head as a whole is very informative to the dentist. It will allow us to see any potential problems and make sure that everything is functioning as it should be. The panorex is capable of viewing specific types of structural problems, infections, or asymmetry, among many others.

Intraoral Scanning

The intraoral camera is an amazing diagnostic tool for viewing different angles in the mouth that we would not have been able to just a few years ago. The camera allows us to view the entire mouth on a monitor so that we can get a closer look at any potential issues or problems that may arise. In addition, the patients will have the ability to see the same images we see firsthand. These digital images are also excellent for gaining procedure acceptance from insurance companies.

Rotary Endodontics

Endodontics, more commonly known as root canal, is a procedure where the roots or nerves of the tooth are removed. This is often due to the fact that they are infected and the tooth is causing pain.

Rotary Endodontics is a way of performing the root canal utilizing a specific electrical handpiece. This tool often makes the process faster and allows the dentist to perform the process with greater ease.

Digital X-Rays

Digital X-rays are quickly becoming adopted by a large percentage of the dental industry. A digital x-ray allows the dentist to take an image of the tooth or teeth and put it into an imaging program. Within this imaging program, there are a number of tools that will allow the dentist to take a very close look at the teeth and surrounding structures with amazing accuracy. As a benefit to the patient, the digital x-ray also provides nearly 80% less radiation than a standard x-ray. This is due to the fact that the digital version of the X-ray is much more sensitive to this radiation and has been specifically designed with the patient in mind.

CBCT Scans

When you visit our office, we might ask you to sit for a dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan if regular dental X-rays are not sufficient for your treatment plan. Using the CBCT scan, we are able to create a 3-D image of your soft tissue, nerve paths, dental structures, and bones of both your jaw and skull. These scans are especially helpful in the treatment and planning of implants, as well as endodontic and orthodontic procedures.

3D Scanners: Itero and Trios Scanners

Dental digital scanners are transforming modern dentistry. Our practice uses the Itero scanner and the Trios scanner. Both are state-of-the-art, giving our dentists a digital alternative to the traditional method of taking impressions. The 3D scan leads to accurate 3D images of teeth and surrounding tissues, promoting quick and accurate dental lab results. The images are transferred to our dental laboratories, where the desired device is constructed.

The scans can be used for crowns, bridges, partial dentures, and dentures.

In addition, the scanner is used to guard occlusal areas for bruxism or sleep apnea.