Dental Technology

What are Ceph X-rays used for?
A cephalometric x-ray is a tool, which allows dentists and orthodontists to capture a complete image of the side of the face. They allow us to view the teeth, jawbone, and soft tissues. Ceph X-rays are used to determine if there are any developmental concerns involving the head, neck, and jaw.

They are commonly used to:

• Analyze TMJ concerns
• Find reasons for excessive tooth misalignment – such as an overbite or underbite
• Find tooth and/or jaw fractures
• Identify exact measurements of teeth including their root structures
• Plan orthodontic procedures

A Ceph is particularly useful in understanding the complexities of overbites and underbites, because the position or underdevelopment of the jaw plays a big role when it comes to these concerns. They have made themselves invaluable when it pertains to orthodontic work because dentists need to evaluate the movement of the teeth, sometimes the jaw, over the course of several years.

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Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a cutting-edge imaging method that has clinical applications in dentistry. CBCT is successful for investigating in the field of dental and maxillofacial imaging. The radiation exposure from CBCT is less than 10 times from conventional CT scans during maxillofacial exposure. CBCT is very accurate when providing three-dimensional data.

CBCT scans are used for: Applications in oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, implant dentistry, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) imaging, and in periodontics.

The STA Single Tooth Anesthesia® a computer-assisted system used for local anesthesia. The STA carefully guides dental professionals as they administer injections. Patients will feel less discomfort and will not have unnecessary numbness in collateral areas.