Digital Smile Analysis and Design
Digital Imaging
Digital Smile Analysis and DesignThe cosmetic dentistry technology offered at Rico Dental have the potential to completely transform your smile. However, the often dramatic power of dental implants, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening and crowns is sometimes hard to imagine.
"How will I look after my smile makeover?" many patients wonder.
Digital smile analysis and design lets Dr. Rico manipulate a picture of you and see how your potential dental treatment will improve your appearance. This is particularly useful for those undergoing smile makeovers.
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Digital X-Rays:
Digital X-rays offer more precision since we view the image on a computer monitor, instead of holding up a 35mm film up to the light. Digital X-rays results in 1/6th the radiation exposure to you.
Dr. Rico chooses carefully which and when radiographs are taken. There are many guidelines that we follow. Radiographs allow us to see everything we cannot see with our own eyes. Radiographs enable us to detect cavities in between your teeth, determine bone level, and health of bone. We can also examine the roots and nerves of teeth, diagnose lesions such as cysts or tumors, as well as assess damage when trauma occurs.
Dental radiographs are invaluable aids in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining dental health. Exposure time for dental radiographs is extremely minimal. Dr. Rico utilizes Digital Imaging Technologies within the office. With digital imaging, exposure time is about 50 percent less when compared to traditional radiographs. Digital imaging can also help us retrieve valuable diagnostic information. We may be able to see cavities better.
The advantages of digital imaging enables us to not only store patient images, but also enables us to quickly transfer them to appropriate specialists or insurance companies.