The Role of Technology in Orthodontics
Technology is constantly evolving in our lives. Every year, Dr. Louie and Dr. Moonen attend the largest conferences in the world on dental technology to help improve the precision and efficiency of our orthodontic treatment.
We use technology to gain detailed insights into the precise nature of your orthodontic issue. It allows us to make an accurate diagnosis and develop innovative treatment plans, adjusting your treatment as needed to help us achieve the very best results.
We rely on technology to monitor each step of your orthodontic journey and communicate with you about your condition, the treatment plan, and your progress.
Cephalometric X-rays
A cephalometric X-ray is a specialized radiographic imaging technique used to capture a side-view image of the skull, jaw, and surrounding structures. This type of X-ray provides a detailed view of the bones and soft tissues of the head, allowing us to assess jaw alignment, growth patterns, and dental positioning.
Cephalometric X-rays are commonly used for diagnosing bite issues, treatment planning for braces or clear aligners, and evaluating airway obstructions that may contribute to conditions like sleep apnea.
Panoramic X-rays
Panoramic X-ray technology allows your orthodontist to capture a single two-dimensional image that shows all of your mouth's oral structures. A single panoramic X-ray will include the teeth, the upper and lower jaws, and the surrounding structures and tissues.
Panoramic X-rays are vital for assessing the presence or absence of specific teeth and their roots, their form and structure, their eruption sequence, and their relationship to one another in the jaws. This provides key insights for treatment planning and assessment.
Intraoral Scanners
An intraoral scanner is a handheld imaging device. This remarkable technology uses digital images to create a highly detailed three-dimensional digital representation of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, without the need for impressions. Simply open wide, and our technicians will move the device around your mouth, capturing thousands of images in just a few minutes.
The system then renders 3-D models of the inside of your mouth, which can be displayed in real time on a touch screen right in our treatment room.
