Why did my dentist refer me to a Dental Imaging Center?
October 11, 2022
Why did my dentist refer me to a Dental Imaging Center?
Your dentist is committed to delivering each patient the highest quality of care. Advancements in technology and science continually improve the oral health of Americans. In recent years there have been significant improvements in the technology of X-rays. The Dental Imaging Center utilizes the most advanced technology, with staff explicitly trained to best use new equipment.
Clinical Signs/Symptoms that indicate the need for dental imaging include:
- Evidence of periodontal disease
- Large, deep restorations
- Deep decayed lesions
- Crooked or impacted teeth
- Swelling
- Growth abnormalities
- Dental /facial trauma
- Loose teeth
- Abnormal Sinus tract
- Evidence of foreign objects
- Pain and clicking of the temporomandibular joint
- Use of Abutment teeth for fixed or removable partial prosthesis
- Unexplained bleeding
- Unexplained sensitivity of teeth
- Oral involvement in known or suspected systemic disease
- The unusual eruption, spacing, or migration of teeth
- Unusual tooth morphology, calcification, or color
- Unexplained tooth loss
- Tooth erosion
- Peri-implantitis ( swelling around an implant)
Dental imaging as a diagnostic tool has progressed from the detection of decay and gum disease. Advanced technology allows the dentist to diagnose other clinical conditions, evaluate treatment options, and plan treatments. Advanced imaging is an excellent example of the precise placement of a dental implant.
Diamond Bar Dental Imaging provides pre-treatment records that determine facial growth patterns, confirm a diagnosis, and provide necessary information to plan treatment.
Advanced imaging has entered the 3rd dimension. So you can imagine the significant improvements in dentistry for accuracy of diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment. Digital imaging means your dentist can zoom in on specific areas to see more details.