Intra-oral Camera
Many patients, especially younger patients, are very familiar with the latest technology and are more comfortable with the high tech practice. Computers and TV screens are their primary method of information processing.
We utilize intraoral camera technology that helps enhance your understanding of your diagnosis. An intraoral camera is a very small camera. In some cases, an intraoral camera is the same size as a dental mirror. This allows us to view clear, precise images of your mouth, teeth and gums, in order for us to accurately make a diagnosis and keep a clear clinical record which we can compare back to at any given time to monitor change over a period of time.
With clear, defined, enlarged images, we see details that may be missed by standard mirror examinations and we can share these with you to help you understand your options more fully. This can mean faster diagnosis with less chair-time for you!
Intra oral cameras also enable our practice to save your images in our office computer to provide a permanent legal record of treatments. These treatments can be printed for you, other specialists, and our laboratory technicians.
This patient had lost a filling,
• Had sensitivity to hot and cold
• Wanted to replace the old lost filling with a white porcelain inlay
Using the intra-oral camera we were able to show the extent of the problem
Note the hair line fracture.
Having prepared the tooth to protect the fracture line with a Cerec Onlay, the full extant of the fracture is visible.
The Onlay Crown will cover and seal the fracture line to prevent further propagation.
The Final Restoration.
Used for
• Improved communication
• Clinical record.
• Education
• Comparison at a later date.
Communication improves understanding and decision making.