Sarasota Digital Imaging Glossary

Digital dental imaging is one of the most exciting new technologies transforming dentistry. The market has expanded so that many digital imaging systems are available now from a variety of dental manufacturers. It is estimated that 10-20% of dental practitioners use digital imaging technology in their dental practice.

Digital imaging systems allow the dentists to view and document the patient's case immediately. Digital cameras are used to make digital images of a patient's face, teeth, and their upper and lower dental arches. This provides the dental practitioners and staff with a convenient permanent dental record that helps to study the patient's case and assist when any dental insurance questions related to the patient's teeth come up.

Dental digital imaging replaces the old system of slowly drawing a patient's teeth on a chart and using special digital imaging software creates full color images for record keeping and patients viewing purposes. Dental images can be real life savers in case an accident happens and there’s a need for a dentist to reconstruct a patient's smile.

Digital imaging is also a great way to preview your smile before beginning a cosmetic dental treatment. Just as you try on new clothes to see if they fit you, now you can try on a new smile. Using the digital imaging technology, we can show you how cosmetic dentistry can improve your appearance. This way we can work with you to carefully design your ultimate smile. Moreover, you can take the image of your new appearance home to show family members as you consider your treatment options.

See for yourself – the new possibilities for improving the diagnostic and cosmetic capabilities of imaging technologies are endless!

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