Advanced Dental Technology for Dental Exams in Calgary

Digital Radiography (X-Rays): A Clearer, Safer Picture

We have moved exclusively to digital X-rays to get the most precise view of your teeth, roots, and jawbone. This modern approach is a significant improvement over traditional film X-rays in every way.

1. Significantly Reduced Radiation: Digital sensors are highly sensitive, requiring up to 90% less radiation to capture a high-resolution image. This makes them an exceptionally safe diagnostic tool for all patients.
2. Instant, High-Quality Results: Images appear on our screens immediately, eliminating the wait time associated with film development. This allows for a faster diagnosis and a more efficient, shorter appointment for you.
3. Superior Diagnostic Precision: We can zoom in, adjust contrast, and enhance digital images to detect potential issues like early-stage cavities, hairline fractures, or bone loss with incredible accuracy.
4. Eco-Friendly Process: Digital X-rays eliminate the need for the harsh chemicals used to develop traditional film, making them a greener choice for the environment.
5. Effortless Sharing: Your high-quality images can be sent instantly and securely to specialists without any loss of clarity, ensuring seamless continuity of care.

Intraoral Cameras: A Guided Tour of Your Smile

We believe that patient education is key to great oral health. Our intraoral cameras are small, pen-sized tools that allow us to show you exactly what we see inside your mouth in real-time, in full color and high definition.

1. Enhanced Patient Understanding: A picture is worth a thousand words. By displaying clear, magnified images on an operatory screen, we can visually explain our findings and treatment recommendations, moving beyond technical jargon.
2. Collaborative Diagnosis: You become an active partner in your dental care. When you can see the specific area of concern for yourself—be it a worn filling, a small crack, or an area of inflammation—it builds trust and helps you make confident decisions.
3. Accurate and Detailed Records: We can save high-resolution images directly to your secure file. This creates a detailed visual history of your oral health, allowing us to track changes with precision over time.

What to Expect During Your Technology-Enhanced Dental Exam

By integrating this technology, your dental exam at our Calgary clinic is a comprehensive and transparent process.

1. Initial Discussion: We start by discussing any concerns you may have about your oral health.
2. Digital Imaging: We capture a series of digital X-rays to get a complete picture of your teeth and underlying bone structure. This process is quick and comfortable.
3. The Visual Tour: Using the intraoral camera, we will walk you through a visual examination of your mouth, showing you our findings on the screen as we go.
4. Comprehensive Assessment: Your dentist combines the digital images and visual exam to perform a thorough assessment of your teeth, gums, and soft tissues.
5. Collaborative Plan: We will discuss our findings with you, using the images to help illustrate any areas of concern and co-create a treatment plan that is right for you.

Experience the Difference in NW Calgary

Choosing a dental clinic with modern technology means choosing a higher standard of care. You benefit from earlier detection, more comfortable procedures, and a clearer understanding of your health. Panatella Dental is a conveniently located dentist accepting new patients, and our team is ready to welcome you to our growing dental family.