We offer an array of oral surgical procedures, from addressing oral pathologies and wisdom teeth, to rebuilding jaw structure or placing one or more dental implants. To ensure optimal results, our team will diagnose and plan the process with advanced technology. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa , CA, oral surgeons talk about digital x-rays and CBCT systems and how they improve our treatment approach!
Planning Your Treatment
We offer an array of surgical treatments for our patients, including tooth extraction, treatment for oral pathology and facial lacerations, and ridge augmentation and sinus lift. We can also replace missing teeth with dental implants, extract impacted teeth, and more. To do so with precision and accuracy, our team will employ advanced imaging technology and plan the treatment in detail.
Digital X-Rays
Our panoramic digital x-rays capture the entire mouth in a single x-ray image, as well as sinus and the jawbones. We can locate the positions of teeth that need to be removed or corrected, and can plan treatment for everything from wisdom teeth and dental implant placement, or oral pathology treatment and facial laceration treatment. The patient will rest his or her chin on a special rest, and a machine will encircle the head. This captures an incredibly detailed image, one that uses 90% less radiation to capture than traditional options. The images don’t need to be developed in harsh chemicals either, and are instead available instantly chairside so we can continue the diagnosis and limit your time in the office.
CBCT Technology
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) allows us to carefully and thoroughly examine your jaws, teeth, face, and more all at once. The image also locates sinus cavities and nerve tissues, helping us plan treatment with precision and accuracy without causing painful complications or damage. Capturing these images uses a fraction of the radiation that traditional x-rays employ, and the detailed images enable us to plan advanced and minor oral surgeries. We can locate and remove wisdom teeth, plan implant placement, assess the strength of the jaw to see if grafting and sinus lifts are necessary, and more.
If you have any questions about the technology we use as part of your treatment process, or if you would like to schedule a consultation and use your 2022 dental benefits before they expire at the end of December, then contact our team today to learn more.
Do You Have Questions About Our Advanced Imaging Technology?
We want to make sure your oral surgery is complete with precision and improves your oral health, function, and esthetics. If you would like to learn more about the process of obtaining an accurate and precise diagnosis, then contact your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons by calling 707-545-4625.
