ProviderThe Role of Technology in Orthodontics
At our orthodontic clinics on Vancouver Island, we use dental technology in just about everything we do.
We use technology to thoroughly understand the nature of your orthodontic issue. This allows us to provide an accurate diagnosis and design a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals in the safest and most efficient manner possible.
Our technology also guides us in developing these treatment plans and allows us to fine-tune them along the way as required.
Throughout your orthodontic journey, you will experience our technology as we use it to keep you informed about your condition, the treatment plan, and the progress.
SmileSnap Virtual Consultations
Experience the convenience of a consultation with our orthodontist right from the comfort of your own home! Just request a virtual consultation, and our friendly treatment coordinator will reach out to help you find a perfect time. Before your appointment, we kindly ask you to share some clear pictures of your smile using the SmileSnap app, so our orthodontist can take a closer look and prepare for your meeting.
During the call, our specialist will discuss any areas of concern as seen from your pictures, answer questions, and discuss appropriate treatment options for your smile. You can also receive a rough estimate of cost and learn about our zero-interest payment plans.
Digital X-rays
Digital X-rays use digital sensors and a computer to produce detailed, high-quality internal images of your teeth and gums.
This digital X-ray technology allows your orthodontist to view the location of your teeth beneath the gums, along with the surrounding bones, providing insight that we will use to diagnose your orthodontic condition. It also helps identify factors that may affect your orthodontic treatment, such as developing tooth decay and previous dental restorations. All of this information is crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Panoramic X-rays
Panoramic X-ray technology allows your orthodontist to create a single two-dimensional image that shows all of your mouth's oral structures. This image includes the teeth, as well as the upper and lower jaws, along with the surrounding structures and tissues.
Panoramic X-rays are crucial for assessing 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 that creates highly detailed, three-dimensional digital impressions of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, eliminating the need for traditional impression materials! The process is minimally intrusive. You simply open wide while your orthodontist moves the device around your mouth to capture images. It only takes a few minutes to complete.
The system then renders 3-D models of the inside of your mouth, which are displayed in real time on a computer monitor. These digital scans play a crucial role in customizing Invisalign treatment plans.
