ProviderThe Role of Technology in Orthodontics
At our orthodontic office in Monrovia, dental technology plays a role in just about everything we do.
We use technology to help us understand the nature of your orthodontic issue in detail. It allows us to make an accurate and specific diagnosis, which in turn means highly customized treatment planning to meet your needs and goals in the safest and most efficient way possible.
Our technology also guides us in developing these treatment plans and adjusting them along the way as required.
During each step of your orthodontic journey, you'll encounter our technology as we use it to communicate with you about your condition, the treatment plan, and how it's all going.
Digital X-rays
Digital X-ray technology uses digital sensors and a computer to produce detailed, high-quality internal images of your teeth and gums.
Digital X-rays allow your orthodontist to see the position of your teeth under the gums, as well as the surrounding bones, and to make a diagnosis of your orthodontic condition. They also help us identify things that may impact your orthodontic treatment, like developing tooth decay and previous dental restorations. All of this information is essential to diagnosis and treatment planning.
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. This image includes the teeth, the upper and lower jaws, and the surrounding structures and tissues.
Panoramic X-rays are crucial 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.
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
CBCT is an advanced imaging technique that uses a specialized X-ray to create high-resolution 3D images of dental structures and tissues in the craniofacial region. This technology captures comprehensive data from a single scan, enabling detailed analysis and diagnosis of oral health conditions.
The images captured by CBCT allow for more accurate treatment planning, including the assessment of your airway for treating snoring and sleep apnea.
iTero® Element™ Intraoral Scanner
One of the advanced technologies we offer is the iTero Element intraoral scanner, a cutting-edge digital impression system that eliminates the need for traditional, uncomfortable impression molds. With the iTero Element, we can capture highly detailed, precise 3D images of your teeth and gums, providing a faster and more comfortable experience than ever before.