Trios 3Shape 3D Scanning
The Institute of Digital Dentistry names the Trios 3Shape 3D scanning equipment in Needham, MA, as one of the most technologically advanced pieces of diagnostic equipment available in the dental industry today. When comparing this type of scanning equipment with others, the institute describes its fast scanning speed and efficient results as reasons for declaring it among the best.
Why We Use Digital Scanning Equipment?
Applying braces on a patient’s teeth and monitoring their progress for several months to a few years requires substantial planning. The Trios scanning equipment allows our orthodontists to obtain a three-dimensional view of the teeth and jaws to assist in treatment planning. The process takes just minutes, and patients remain comfortably seated while our orthodontists obtain the images they need.
Since braces cause a patient’s jaw to move during treatment, orthodontists need to understand the anatomy of a patient’s jaw before applying braces. The images also enable them to see if the patient has teeth underneath the gum line that have not erupted yet.
3D vs. Traditional Imaging
Although digital imaging has been around for a few decades now, many people remember having standard X-rays taken at their dental appointments. The X-rays took several minutes to develop and did not provide the level of detail that current 3D imaging provides. Additionally, some people had concerns about mercury exposure when receiving a standard dental X-ray. Although the risk of negative effects was always small, patients can cross this concern off their list entirely with Trios 3Shape 3D scanning equipment in Needham, MA.
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Are you ready to improve your oral health and the appearance of your smile? Please reach out to Glickman Orthodontics to schedule a time to come in and learn more about the process of orthodontic treatment in Needham, MA.
