Diamond Bar Dental Imaging provides pre-treatment records that determine facial growth patterns, confirm a diagnosis, and provide necessary information to plan treatment. Taking subsequent records throughout the treatment process will measure progress along the way. The importance of measurement throughout treatment is often overlooked, meaning a patient may potentially go through a long treatment period and not have the desired outcome at the end. 

Diagnosis: Advanced Imaging will confirm a diagnosis, and provide documentation of the oral condition, to assist in treatment planning. Accurate information is important to determine what needs to be treated. 

Treatment Planning: Orthodontic records give your dentist a picture of your oral condition and include a medical history of allergies or drug contraindications. Accurate records ensure accurate treatment planning. Some people are allergic to metals or latex. Alternative materials can be used if allergies are present. Orthodontic records collected periodically throughout treatment will determine if adjustments to the treatment plan are required. 

Determine Facial Growth Patterns: Especially helpful when treating children and adolescents, tracking facial growth patterns allows the orthodontist to see even slight changes that may impact the treatment plan and make adjustments before the growth causes irreversible damage or pain. The appearance of wisdom teeth is a good example. 

Measure Progress: Tracking the progress of orthodontic treatments is helpful for future treatment planning. Orthodontic record scanning will determine when a treatment is not working so changes can be made if necessary. It is important your orthodontist sees measurement as necessary so that you are sure the treatments are progressing normally or determine that changes in treatment are needed.