Vatech 3D imaging
Before making a diagnosis or creating a treatment plan, it is important that our dentists get a better understanding of the entire situation. The images we obtain with a 3D scan provide us with the valuable information we need to make a diagnosis or when creating a personalized treatment plan.
Getting a 3D scan has never been easier, thanks to advances in dental technology. Instead of having to refer a patient off-site, Pike & Valega, DDS is equipped with the Vatech 3D imaging machine. We are one of the only general dentistry practices in the Poolesville and Rockville, MD areas to offer this type of dental technology on-site. Learn more about Vatech 3D imaging and discover how it is being used to improve the patient experience at our office.
Vatech 3D Imaging Gives Our Dentists Comprehensive Information
Dentists need to look at several factors when assessing a situation to determine a diagnosis or create a treatment plan. Using the Vatech 3D imaging machine, our dentists can obtain detailed photos, scans and images that provide the information we need to better understand the situation.
Some of the valuable information scans from the Vatech 3D imaging machine give our dentists include:
- Nerve position
- Bone density
- Cracked teeth
- Identification of areas where infection is present
- Bone growth – determine whether the bones have finished growing
- Bone deterioration
- Structure and position of the jaw and surrounding bones
- Blocked or troubled airways
- Condition and structure of the sinus
- Joint issues
When Is Vatech 3D Imaging Used?
Both Dr. D. Timothy Pike and Dr. Margaret A. Valega use the information from the 3D scans for a number of reasons. Our dental team may recommend getting a 3D scan for the following reasons:
- Determine proper placement for dental implants
- Determine if you are a good candidate for dental implants or other dental procedures
- Properly prepare for root canals by determining root placement
- Planning for an upcoming sinus lift surgery or bone graft
- Proper diagnosis and treatment of TMJ
- Prepare for surgery by conducting pre-surgery pathology for infections and other issues
How Vatech 3D Imaging Improves the Patient Experience at Pike & Valega, DDS
In the past, if dentists wanted a 3D scan, they would have to refer you to an outside provider. This required you to make a separate appointment at the imaging center, travel to another office, wait for the scan results to be sent to your dentist then schedule another dental appointment for follow-up. This lengthy process was time-consuming and caused delays in seeking treatment.
By equipping our dental office with the Vatech 3D imaging machine, our patients can quickly and easily get their 3D scans done without ever having to leave the office. We can perform the 3D scan in just a few minutes, and the results are available almost instantly.
Contact Us To Learn More About the Vatech 3D Imaging Machine
We would love to show you the Vatech 3D imaging machine and help you learn how we use it daily at our dental office. Contact us by calling the office or using our request an appointment feature to schedule a time when you can come and see the Vatech 3D imaging machine for yourself.
