An Intraoral camera is a small camera used by the dentist, assistant, or Hygienist to take a picture of a tooth that is cracked, has a defect in an existing filling, gum recession, or anything else going on in the mouth to show the patient. The images are saved in the patient’s chart for future reference.
An intraoral scanner digitally captures the structure of the teeth as well as the gum tissue using optical technology. The mouth is scanned with a radiation free laser, and in as little as two to three minutes. The scanner eliminates the need for a manually impression. The scan is then emailed to the appropriate lab so they can start working on the crown, nightguard, or sleep apnea appliance.
A CBCT (Cone beam CT) dental cone beam is a special type of radiograph equipment used in a dental office when regular dental radiographs are not sufficient. Your dentist may recommend a CBCT to produce images of your teeth, soft tissue, nerve pathway, bone, or pathway to place an implant in a single scan.