When you undergo treatment and improve your smile, the process starts with a diagnosis. To take a close look at your smile, and to plan treatment with precision and accuracy, we will use advanced technology. In today’s blog, Dreem Dentistry talks about helping smiles in Leawood, KS, using digital imaging technology.
Our 3D Cone Beam Imaging System
When we look at your smile to conduct a diagnosis or plan treatment, we want to see the entirety of your teeth, roots, gums, and oral structures. For a panoramic 3D impression of your bite, one far more accurate than physical impression, we can use the 3D cone-beam imaging system. This enables us to not only make a diagnosis with precision, but also plan more extensive treatment options, including wisdom tooth extraction and even dental implant placement.
The Benefits of Digital X-Rays
If we need to take an x-ray of your smile, we will do so with a digital alternative. Our digital x-rays use 90% less radiation, and providing images instantly chairside, you don’t have to wait for them to develop in harsh chemicals, they are instead right there on a chairside monitor. The process also means you don’t have to wear uncomfortable bitewings. These high-definition images can be zoomed in as needed, and provides a clear picture of the tooth’s interior and a look into the roots as well. We can diagnose issues like tooth decay and infection, and plan care in detail as a result. We can also assess attachment loss from gum disease as part of our periodontal care. If needed, we can easily transmit these images or specialists too.
A Close Look with Intraoral Cameras
We’ve explained how we look into the inside of your tooth but what about the surfaces of your teeth and gums? With an intraoral camera, we will use a tiny digital camera at the end of a thin wand to take detailed images of your smile’s surfaces from multiple angles quickly and comfortably. These can allow us to identify periodontal disease and tooth decay, and also to assess the presence of issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). We can even use the images to help create digital impressions.
If you have any questions about how we conduct a detailed imaging of your smile, or how we plan and implement treatment with precision and accuracy using these imaging systems, then reach out to our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help you smile with confidence once again!
Our Team Offers Cosmetic Dentistry
Our team wants to plan treatment with precision with advanced imaging systems. Call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, today at (913) 681-5500 to schedule your visit with our friendly team.
