Technology

Previously our office had paper charting for our record keeping but we have now switched to fully electronic and digital charting. Allowing the doctor and staff to review charts quickly and effectively as well as providing the patients the ability to view their radiographs while discussing treatment options.

A single full mouth 2-D image that shows all aspects of the oral cavity as well as surrounding structures and tissues of the skull and spine. Panoramic radiographs are updated every 3-5 years. This image allows for a “full” view of the head, neck, and jaw and how they work together; which allows the doctor to identify any abnormalities (cysts, tumors, cancer, etc.) and ensure the always-evolving jaw is in good health.

Multiple intraoral radiographs are taken at routine and emergency visits, usually updated every 12 months. These 2-D images allow the doctor to evaluate for cavities, infections, developing teeth, tooth root and bone structuring, and overall health of individual teeth.

Intraoral cameras are different than radiographs. These clinical 3-D images allow us to see the direct surfaces of the tooth and surrounding gingival tissue as an instructive tool for patients to visualize exactly what the doctor is seeing in the clinical exam.

Digital scanners have become the latest and greatest advancement in the dental field. This technology allows clinical staff to fully educate patients on their personal dental status by creating 3-D replicas of their teeth and taking photos of their teeth at the same time. It will also eliminate the need for “old-school” impression methods when it comes to dental treatment of crown restorations, denture fabrication, occlusal guard fabrication, Invisalign fabrication, and so much more.