When you need treatment, we want to plan it with precision. To do so, we can use digital imaging systems. We can also use advanced technology to design and craft custom restoration and appliances. In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about how we help smiles with advanced technology.
CBCT Imaging Systems
When we want to see clear 3D images of teeth and jawbone, then we use cone-beam computed tomography. CBCT uses cone shaped x-rays to gather high-definition images of your teeth, roots, jaw, and certain tissues and oral structures. These images allow us to carefully examine your smile and identify problems in their early stages, and to plan treatment with detail and precision. This uses less radiation than other imaging systems, and we can easily transmit the images to a specialist. This is key for planning treatments like tooth extraction and dental implant placement.
iTero® Intraoral Camera
When we want to plan treatment and design custom restorations, prosthetics, and appliances, we need to take impressions of your teeth. In the past, this meant filling a metal mild with a gooey material and biting down on it, holding this bite for several minutes. Often, the process had to be repeated! But we can offer a digital alternative. With the iTero® imaging system, we will gather pictures of your smile from multiple angles with a small wand that has a digital camera at the tip. This is a fast and comfortable process, and we combine them to create a 3D image of your bite, which is key when we design Invisalign® aligners, or create custom-made crowns, bridges, or dental implant restorations. We can also use this to create oral appliances to treat TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding).
VELscope
Did you know that as part of your routine dental exam, our team will provide an oral cancer screening? To identify cancerous and precancerous areas with precision and accuracy, we use the VELscope® system. The technology uses a unique light to highlight areas that are possibly cancerous, so a biopsy can be ordered to identify the presence of oral cancer. Oral cancer is often treatable if caught in the early stages, so a routine screening every few months can help increase the chances of a recovery. If you have any questions about how we use digital technology to offer a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, then contact our team today to learn more. You can also see us and use your 2024 dental benefits before they expire.
Schedule An Appointment for Treatment With Our Team!
We are ready to help you smile with confidence and obtain treatment with precision and accuracy. You can schedule an appointment with the team at My Dentist in Londonderry, NH, today by calling 603-965-3407.
