Benefits of Technology in Dentistry
- Better Diagnostic Capability—Technology gives oral surgeons more tools to diagnose dental problems. Accurate diagnosis means that patients receive the best treatment and shorten recovery times.
- Safer Surgeries- Surgeries planned with the 3-D Cone Beam Imaging scanner and computer-guided implant technology are safer and more efficient, reducing the risk of complications.
- Improved Communication- With today’s detailed imaging results, oral surgeons can easily share information and help patients understand their procedure and their oral health.
Technology We Use for Implants & Oral Surgeries
3-D Cone Beam Imaging (CT Scan)
The 3-D Cone Beam Imaging scanner is a specialized X-ray machine that provides more detailed information than a standard dental or facial X-ray. The technology that powers this equipment is what doctors use to create CT scans.
The scanner uses a cone-shaped X-ray beam to produce 3-D images. In just one scan, the cone beam scanner can capture bones, nerves, and teeth. The images are more precise than traditional or digital X-rays.
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Cone beam technology provides a computerized tomographic three-dimensional view of the patient’s area of interest. Conventional X-rays show only two dimensions. With cone beam devices, the dentist may see the tooth and its surroundings in complete 360 degrees.
Compared to conventional medical CT technology, the Vatech 3D Cone Beam scanner uses less radiation and offers almost infinite views of the teeth. This new technology offers several amazing advantages that were impossible just a few years ago. It is quick, easy, and painless.
Looking for a practice in the Davis, Woodland, Dixon, Sacramento, Winters, and Vacaville area? Contact us at 530-297-7000 to schedule an appointment today!
Computer-Guided Implant Placement
Our Team uses 3-D Cone Beam Imaging scanners to plan implant surgeries. Using guided surgery software, he can plan accurate treatments and increase safety and efficiency.
The surgeon can visualize the anatomy of teeth, bones, nerves, and nasal and sinus cavities. Knowing their precise location allows the surgeon to perform the implant surgery with a lower chance of complications.
DEXIS Intraoral Scanner
Intraoral scanners are small, handheld devices that the surgeon can use to capture detailed images of the patient’s mouth. This scanner creates accurate digital impressions without the hassle of dealing with traditional trays. The scanner’s images appear on the surgeon’s monitor, enabling them to share important information and explain treatment decisions.
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Traditionally, dentists made impressions using trays filled with a soft, untidy, and frequently unpleasant-tasting substance that solidified over the patient’s teeth and gums to create a mold of their teeth. As a result, the lab and doctors could use an accurate model to plan treatment and make final restorations.
Thanks to the digital intraoral scanner, our office can now comfortably and accurately take digital impressions of a patient’s teeth. Precision impressions are an essential component of many dental procedures.
Looking for a practice in the Davis, Woodland, Dixon, Sacramento, Winters, and Vacaville area? Contact us at 530-297-7000 to schedule an appointment today!
