When you see us for treatment, we will conduct a diagnosis and plan treatment in detail. For greater accuracy and a more comfortable exam process, we opt for a digital imaging system. In today’s blog, your Shrewsbury, MA, dentist takes a close look at 3D imaging with CBCT technology, which we can use to guide treatment and even provide advanced 3D impressions.
The Benefits of CBCT Systems
The cone-beam computed tomography system allows us to take detailed images of your smile from multiple angles, including x-rays images, so we can see the entirety of your jaw and mouth, including tooth roots and oral structures. This enables us to plan treatment, guide the process, and offer optimal results for our patients. The process involves a patient placing their chin on a special rest while a machine encircles their head, gathering multiple cone-beam x-ray images of your smile from several angles. The process only takes a few seconds, and offers high-definition images instantly chairside, limiting the time you spend in the chair. The x-rays use less radiation too!
Planning Treatment
We combine the images we gather to create a detailed 3D model of the smile from multiple angles. No need to wear uncomfortable bitewings! Our team can then plan more involved procedures with detail. For example, we can identify the position of the wisdom teeth to make extraction a simpler process. We can plan procedures to rebuild the jaw in preparation for dental implant placement, and to guide the placement of your new teeth too.
3D Impressions
We also use the technology to create 3D detailed images of the smile! In the past, you had to bite down on a metal mold filled with a gooey material, and then hold that bite for several minutes. The process often had to be redone to ensure an optimal impression. But with these detailed digital images, we have created an impression that is far more precise and accurate. These can allow us to design and craft custom dental crowns, bridges, and dental implant restorations. We can also plan and implement smile makeovers and even full mouth reconstruction.
If you have any questions about how our team will plan and implement treatment with precision using our 3D imaging technologies, or if you would like to schedule a visit to start treatment and boost your smile’s health and beauty, then contact our team today.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Shrewsbury Team!
We want to offer dental care with precision and accuracy, so you can enjoy optimal results and better oral health and bite function too. To learn more about our advanced technologies or to schedule your next appointment, give us a call at Modern Dentistry Of Shrewsbury at (508)842-8838 today!
