Normal X-rays
Regular X-rays are radiographs or images of the teeth. It helps detect cavities, gum diseases, and other dental problems that cannot be seen through a regular visual examination. It allows the dentist to analyze the teeth and determine the appropriate dental treatment required for any oral issues they might find.
Dental X-rays help detect dental problems like bone loss in the jaw, decay between the teeth, cysts, tumors, and infections inside the mouth. They also help to evaluate the effect of injuries on the mouth that may have occurred in an accident.
There are different types of X-rays suggested for various dental conditions. The amount of radiation that is emitted in X-rays is minimal and harmless to the patients in general.
Itero Scanner
One of the latest advancements in modern dentistry, ITero dental scanners allow trained dentists to take accurate 3D digital images of the mouth in a few minutes. ITero digital scans are beneficial as they allow dentists to fabricate precise physical dental models that can be used to restore teeth. Thus, ITero scans eliminate the need to take physical dental impressions to fabricate prosthetics for crowns, veneers, retainers, and dental implants. The precise digital images obtained by the ITero scanner assist orthodontists in diagnosing orthodontic problems and develop the best treatment plans accurately.
Besides, at Hope Dental, we use the ITero scanner to obtain the precise digital impression of the patient’s teeth to keep as part of their records to monitor the changes in their teeth over time.
CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography)
CBCT or Cone Beam Computed Tomography is an advanced X-ray technology that produces a detailed, 3-D scan of the teeth, jaws, nerves, and soft tissues, thus allowing dentists to comprehensively evaluate the patient’s mouth. These detailed, high-quality images are particularly beneficial for complex treatments like dental implant surgery by helping in precise treatment planning and successful procedure by providing clear, quality images needing lower radiation exposure.
CBCT technology does not need the patient to undergo multiple scans to obtain a complete picture of the target area. The scan can be done and digitally rendered in just a few seconds, thus reducing the patient’s exposure to radiation.