Without imaging, even the best dentists in Brisbane would have to make educated guesses sometimes about what ails you. Imaging is a way of solidifying a suspected diagnosis or uncovering the cause of dental health symptoms when the reason is not apparent through an exam or conversation.
Let’s explore imaging and how it transforms your dental care.
Advantages of Digital Dental Technology
At Edward St Dental, we use digital imaging, a more modern way to take x-rays. Let’s look at some of the benefits.
Less Radiation
Digital images omit less radiation than traditional films, so we’re pleased to use digital x-rays in our Brisbane dental office. Less radiation exposure is better for our patients and the dental team.
Resizable Images
Modern digital images are easier to resize, allowing your dentist to plan treatments more successfully and accurately diagnose conditions.
Environmentally friendly
With digital images, there is no paper or chemicals involved. This makes digital technology far better for our environment.
Convenient Storage
Digital images are stored electronically so we can pull them up for comparison, allowing us to better monitor oral health changes since your last dental visit.
Shareable Images
Digital images can be shared quickly with specialists and health funds. We don’t have to mail them. Instead, we can pass them along through encrypted email immediately.
Types of Imaging and Other Digital Technology We Use at Edward St Dental
Digital X-Rays
Sometimes, all that’s needed is a comprehensive dental exam to diagnose an oral health condition. For example, a cavity may be visible on the tooth’s surface. Other times, your Brisbane dentist must investigate your toothache or symptoms to make a diagnosis. Digital x-rays can help.
Through these x-rays, your dentist can find tooth decay, identify bone loss, spot infections, and more.
We can also enlarge the images chairside to educate you about your oral health, show you our concerns, and help you choose treatment options.
3-D Imaging
3-D Imaging is also digital and provides three-dimensional films of your oral cavity. Your dentist can use these to diagnose conditions or plan treatments, including dental implant placement. Digital imaging means precision and image-guided treatments for optimal outcomes.
Digital Storage
Digital storage is the modern way to store x-rays and patient files. This storage method is environmentally friendly and convenient when sharing patient information with specialists or health funds.
Digital Scanning
In the past, dentists used goopy moulds to capture models of teeth for restoration and prosthetic fabrication. Today, we’re pleased to use digital scanners to create these models, which means a more comfortable patient experience.
Additionally, digital scanners produce clear, precise and detailed information for improved accuracy and outcomes in the crafting.
Digital Photography
Digital photography works along with smile design to show you how your teeth will look after specific treatments like Invisalign. With our digital photography, we can take clear before and after pictures to remind you how your smile was changed through dentistry.
Additional Dental Technology in Brisbane
Besides digital technologies, we’re pleased to offer CEREC and Smile Design.
CEREC Same-Day Crowns
CEREC technology allows us to take digital impressions, forward the results to an on-site computer, and print your dental crown while you wait.
This eliminates the need for a temporary crown or waiting weeks for your restoration.
Your dentist does the final fit and shading to ensure your crown is beautiful and functional. Then we cement the restoration, and you’re all set!
Digital Smile Design
This technology shows how your smile will look after cosmetic dentistry or other treatments. Your dentist can work with the technology until we develop a design that matches your smile goals.
Smile design shows you what to look forward to!
To Book an Appointment with the Dentist, We Welcome Your Call
Digital technologies are better for the environment, our team and our valued patients. To learn more or to book an appointment with the dentist, we urge you to contact us.
