Digital Imaging

Dr. McGee 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 analyze the health of your 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. McGee 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.

Digital imaging allows us to store patient images, and enables us to quickly and easily transfer them to specialists or insurance companies.

Digital impressions are transforming the way dentists create dental restorations. Using advanced laser and optical scanning technology, a digital impression captures multiple images to generate a detailed, virtual 3D model of your teeth, including both hard and soft tissues. This innovative process replaces traditional methods like mirrors, molds, or X-rays, allowing dentists to view your teeth directly on a computer screen. Once the digital impression is taken, it can be sent instantly to a lab, enabling the rapid and precise creation of dentures, crowns, bridges, and other restorations.

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.