Digital imaging has revolutionized modern dentistry, providing immediate, high-definition views of teeth, bone structures, and soft tissues – often with up to 80% less radiation than traditional film. Our clinic employs state-of-the-art sensors and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) to diagnose issues invisible to the naked eye, plan implant placements, assess jaw pathology, and monitor treatment outcomes with unprecedented accuracy.

Why Digital Imaging Matters

• Early Detection: Identify interproximal decay, root fractures, and bone loss before symptoms arise.
• Enhanced Treatment Planning: 3D CBCT data lets us virtually place implants, assess sinus proximity, and evaluate nerve location.
• Patient Education: Instantly view and annotate images on-screen, guiding you through diagnoses and treatment options.
• Lower Radiation: Modern digital sensors require significantly less X-ray exposure, enhancing patient safety.

Imaging Modalities & Indications

1. Intraoral Bitewing X-Rays

• Use: Detect decay between back teeth (premolars/molars).
• Benefit: Small sensors capture precise interproximal detail.

2. Periapical X-Rays

• Use: View entire tooth from crown to root tip; assess root health and periapical pathology.
• Benefit: Essential for diagnosing abscesses, root resorption, and periodontal bone levels.

3. Panoramic Radiograph

• Use: Full-arch overview including all teeth, jaws, sinuses, and TMJ.
• Benefit: Ideal for wisdom tooth evaluation, jaw fractures, and broad pathology screening.

4. Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

• Use: 3D imaging for implant planning, impacted teeth, airway analysis, and complex endodontic cases.
• Benefit: Volumetric data with fine isotropic voxels (0.08-0.2 mm resolution), allowing multiplanar reconstruction.

5. Cephalometric Radiograph (Orthodontic Only)

• Use: Lateral skull view to analyze jaw relationships and growth patterns.
• Benefit: Critical for orthodontic diagnosis and surgical planning.

Benefits & Patient Comfort

• • Comfort: No uncomfortable film; sensors are thinner and more flexible.

• • Safety: Up to 80% less radiation than film, with adjustable exposure settings for children.

• • Efficiency: Immediate digital files streamline referrals and lab communications.
  • Record Keeping: Digital archives allow longitudinal comparisons to track disease progression or healing.