The Role of Technology in Orthodontics
At our orthodontic clinic in Vancouver, dental technology plays a key role in every aspect of our care.
The technology we use at our clinic helps us understand the nature of your orthodontic issue in detail. It allows us to make an accurate and specific diagnosis, which means highly customized treatment planning to meet your needs and goals as safely and efficiently as possible.
We also use technology to help develop in-depth treatment plans and adjust them as needed.
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 your ongoing progress.
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.
This type of imaging technology allows 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 help identify factors affecting your orthodontic treatment, such as tooth decay and prior restorations. This information is essential for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Panoramic X-rays
Panoramic X-ray technology lets your orthodontist capture a two-dimensional image showing your oral structures. This image includes the teeth, the upper and lower jaws, and the surrounding tissues.
Our orthodontists use panoramic imaging to assess 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.
iTero™ Intraoral Scanner
The iTero intraoral scanner is a handheld imaging device. It is used to create highly detailed, three-dimensional (3D) digital impressions of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth. The process is minimally intrusive. You simply open wide, and your orthodontist will move the device around your mouth, capturing images. It only takes a few minutes to complete.
The system then creates 3D renderings of the inside of your mouth, which are displayed in real time on a touch screen.
