What Is Dental Technology?

Our dentist and team at Next Level Dental, P.C. in Smyrna are committed to providing you and your family with the best care possible. We are committed to fulfilling all of your dental needs and providing you with a comfortable and pleasant dental experience each time you visit us. We are glad to offer the benefits of cutting-edge dental technology to assist us in meeting these objectives. Dental technology consists of a variety of cutting-edge instruments, equipment, techniques, and materials that we utilize in our clinic to provide you with high-quality, sensitive care. Our dentist and team have been trained to use the latest dental technologies to improve your oral health.

When You Should Get Dental X-Rays

Dental X-rays are an important part of a comprehensive oral hygiene routine. Depending on your age and risk of tooth decay, you should have dental X-rays taken as recommended by our dentist. If you do not follow our dentist's advice, you may miss an important opportunity to diagnose and treat tooth decay before it becomes a problem. 

What Is the Process

The technique for obtaining a digital dental x-ray is quite similar to that of a standard x-ray. Our highly skilled dental team will safely put a sensor into your mouth, capturing an image of your teeth or jaws. This digital sensor transmits data straight to a computer, allowing the images captured to be seen on a screen in the treatment room in real-time. Alternatively, images can be captured using a specialized scanner, or we can create a digital image by combining a sensor and a scanner. The precise approach employed is determined by the type of x-ray required.

Benefits of Digital X-Rays

Once the digital image is displayed on the screen, we can make any necessary adjustments, such as enlarging or magnifying any parts that require close attention. This enables identifying any minor holes or other areas of concern much easier. We can diagnose any abnormalities more efficiently and quickly with digital radiography, eliminating the need to wait for an x-ray film to be created. It is also quite simple for us to show you these photographs on-screen and explain any issues and how to best treat them. If a second opinion is required, these digital images can be emailed to a dental specialist, which is far faster and more efficient than mailing traditional x-ray films. Another advantage of digital x-rays is that they are more environmentally friendly.

What Is An Intraoral Camera

Intraoral cameras are essentially tiny digital cameras that allow dentists to record images of difficult-to-reach locations in the mouth. They are great tools for detecting tooth abnormalities that are disguised even in the most difficult locations of the mouth.

How Do They Work

Intraoral cameras use a tiny camera to capture high-resolution images of the teeth and mouth. After the photos are captured, imaging software is typically used to stitch hundreds of photographs together to build a digital 3D model of the intraoral cavity. Dentists can utilize the cameras for a variety of purposes and collect various types of photos. An intraoral camera may be used by a dentist or periodontist to acquire images of the soft tissues of the mouth, such as the gums and soft palate.

Intraoral Camera Uses In Dentistry

The primary purpose of using an intraoral camera is to assess and diagnose oral health issues. The intraoral camera can be used for a variety of purposes, including:

• The camera is used to detect lesions or tumors that may be signs of mouth cancer. The photos obtained provide an accurate description and measurement of the lesion or tumor inside the mouth.
• Intraoral cameras are commonly used by dentists to educate patients about their oral health. The camera allows the patient to observe the condition of his or her teeth, which aids the dentist in addressing the disease condition of the teeth and how it can be avoided.
• The intraoral camera's photographs and videos will be used to document the patient's oral health state. With the images on file, the dentist will be able to determine whether previous dental procedures have resulted in a beneficial advancement in the patient's dental health.