Technology

Cone Beam Computed Tomography gives us a three-dimensional view of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures that traditional x-rays simply cannot provide. This imaging technology is essential for planning dental implants, evaluating jaw pathology, and assessing complex root canal systems. With CBCT, Dr. Hijazi can see the exact position of nerves, measure bone density, and identify problems that might otherwise go undetected until they become serious.

Our panoramic x-ray machine captures your entire mouth in a single image, showing all your teeth, both jaws, and the TMJ joints in one comprehensive view. This technology is particularly valuable for identifying impacted wisdom teeth, detecting jaw disorders, and screening for tumors or cysts. The process takes less than 20 seconds and provides a complete overview that helps us track changes in your oral health over time.

Laser technology has revolutionized how we treat gum disease, offering a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgical methods. Our gingival therapy laser targets bacteria and diseased tissue while leaving healthy gums intact, promoting faster healing with less bleeding and swelling. Patients typically experience less discomfort during and after laser treatments compared to conventional procedures, and many cases require no anesthesia at all.

Say goodbye to goopy impression trays and hello to digital scanning that’s fast, accurate, and comfortable. The iTero scanner captures thousands of images per second to create a precise 3D model of your teeth and gums in just minutes. This technology improves the fit of crowns, bridges, and aligners while letting you see a visual preview of your treatment results before we even begin.

Digital radiography uses up to 90% less radiation than traditional film x-rays while producing higher-quality images that can be enhanced and shared instantly. We can adjust the contrast and magnification to spot cavities, bone loss, and other issues in their earliest stages. These images are stored electronically in your patient record, making it easy to compare your oral health over multiple visits and share information with specialists when needed.

Dental technology refers to the equipment, tools, and digital systems that dentists use to diagnose, plan, and treat oral health conditions more effectively than traditional methods. These innovations range from digital imaging systems that reduce radiation exposure to lasers that treat gum disease without surgery. Modern dental technology makes procedures faster, more accurate, and generally more comfortable for patients while improving long-term outcomes.

You can tell your dentist uses current technology if they take digital x-rays instead of film, use intraoral cameras to show you what they see, or offer digital impressions rather than traditional molds. Most practices that invest in modern equipment are proud to showcase it, so don’t hesitate to ask about the tools they use during your consultation. You can also check the practice website or social media pages, where many dentists highlight their technology and explain how it benefits patients.

A CBCT scan is a specialized three-dimensional x-ray that captures detailed images of your teeth, jaw, sinuses, and surrounding bone structures from multiple angles. This cone beam computed tomography creates a complete 3D model that shows bone quality, nerve locations, tooth positioning, and anatomical structures that regular x-rays cannot reveal. CBCT scans show infections, impacted teeth, jaw disorders, bone loss, sinus issues, and the exact measurements needed for dental implant planning.

CBCT scans are considered safe and use significantly less radiation than medical CT scans while still providing detailed three-dimensional images. The radiation exposure from a CBCT scan is comparable to what you’d receive from several traditional dental x-rays taken over a year. Your dentist will only recommend a CBCT scan when the diagnostic benefits outweigh any minimal radiation risk, and we use the lowest effective dose possible.

The Itero scanner uses optical imaging technology to capture thousands of high-resolution photos of your teeth and gums in just a few minutes. As the scanner wand moves around your mouth, it stitches these images together to create an accurate 3D digital model that replaces messy impression trays. This digital file is then used to design crowns, bridges, or clear aligners with exceptional precision, ensuring better fit and more comfortable restorations.

Most patients need routine dental x-rays once a year, though your specific needs depend on your age, oral health status, and risk factors for dental disease. If you have gum disease, a history of cavities, or are undergoing active treatment, your dentist may recommend x-rays every six months to monitor changes. New patients typically need a comprehensive set of x-rays so we can establish a baseline for your oral health and identify any existing problems.

Yes, dental x-rays can reveal infections in your teeth, gums, and jawbone that aren’t visible during a clinical examination. X-rays show areas of bone loss around tooth roots, abscesses at the tips of roots, and changes in bone density that indicate infection. Early detection through x-ray imaging allows us to treat infections before they cause serious pain or complications, potentially saving teeth that might otherwise need extraction.