If you’ve recently been to the dentist and were asked if you would consider having a cone-beam CT scan (CBCT) done, you might be wondering why the regular x-rays you had aren’t good enough? Without boring you with the technical details, here is some brief information about how a CBCT helps your dentist provide you excellent care:
The CBCT aids your dentist so that they can find hidden infections and provides your dentist a tool to aid in precise treatment planning for various medical and dental procedures. They provide detailed information about the location, size, and orientation of structures, allowing healthcare professionals to plan surgeries, orthodontic treatments, dental implant placement, endodontic procedures, and other interventions with greater accuracy.
For example, a procedure like a dental implant placement would be best undertaken with as much knowledge as possible beforehand. This way, potential problems could be addressed beforehand or avoided altogether. A dental implant may even be determined as unsafe and not performed at all due to the information that was safely gathered through a CBCT scan. If you want to know more about the CBCT scan please bring it up with Dr. Mehdipour; he loves his technology and will gladly show you examples and discuss all of the intricacies with you.
One of the benefits of using an intraoral scanner is the improved accuracy of the digital impressions. Traditional impression methods can be prone to errors, leading to ill-fitting dental restorations. With an intraoral scanner, the digital impressions are much more precise, resulting in better fitting dental restorations and improved overall patient satisfaction.
Another benefit of intraoral scanners is the increased speed and efficiency of the impression-taking process. Traditional impression methods can be time-consuming and labor-intensive, requiring the dentist to carefully mix and apply the impression material, wait for it to set, and then remove it from the patient’s mouth. With an intraoral scanner, the process is much quicker and easier.
Intraoral scanners offer a more comfortable experience for patients. Traditional impression methods can be uncomfortable and even painful for some patients, especially those with a strong gag reflex. With an intraoral scanner, the process is completely painless and non-invasive, making it a more pleasant experience for patients.
Dr. Mehdipour also uses the intraoral scanner to visualize and discuss your treatment, this way it's easier to understand why you need the dentistry that you do.
We are a locally owned small business. We give back to the community by supporting local schools, participating in military events and servicing the local community. We care about our patients but also about the local community. When searching for a new dentist, always search for one that has his success fully based on how he/she treats patients both in his/her bedside manners and in treatment modalities. We do all that we can to personalize your care and help make it what you want rather than just what we think you may need.