Dealing with adult tooth loss can be a troubling process for many. While we take strides to practice routine preventive dental care on a regular basis, sometimes a major infection or a dental emergency is inevitable. In situations such as these, it is important to know your treatment options and have a plan for seeking quality care. But what exactly does this care look like, and how can our team help? In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist discusses the technology that drives your dental implant treatment and what you can expect from your visit with our team.
Digital X-Rays
It goes without saying that having to deal with permanent tooth loss early is a phenomenon that many people may push to the back of their minds. After all, if you stay on top of routine preventive treatment and prioritize the health of your smile, there is no need to prepare for the worst, right? On the contrary, it doesn’t hurt to be too prepared.
Indeed, having a contingency plan – or at least knowing what your next step would be – in the event a dental emergency arises and complicates your smile can make all of the difference. Though tooth loss may occur in different manners or affect people differently, dental implants offer a surprisingly vast array of benefits.
Part of what makes implant treatment so successful is the science and technology behind it. In fact, the most important step to the process is a precise diagnosis to determine your needs. This is accomplished through digital x-rays, which generate highly-detailed images of your teeth, jaw structure, and more. To learn more about this process and how our team can help you get started, give us a call today.
CAT Scans and CAD/CAM Design
Following your x-rays, we will utilize computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanning to combine the digital x-rays so as to provide a complete view of your overall oral health. It is at this stage we can make a determination if you are in need of
After this, we will use advanced imaging CAD/CAM software to allow us to plan, design, and place your lifelike restorations. This process measures your teeth individually in order to gain an appropriate set of dimensions for your replacement. Contact our team to learn more.
Quality Laser Treatment
Laser procedures can help extract teeth or graft supportive tissue for your implant treatment. Compared to traditional scalpel treatment, highly-precise laser procedures allow for higher precision and lower levels of trauma when seeking to address your unique needs in the process.
Learn More Today
To learn more about the technology behind your dental implant treatment or to speak to a member of our team about your options, contact The Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX by calling 936-441-4600 to get started today.