ProviderThe Role of Technology in Your Orthodontic Care
At our orthodontic clinics in Fairbanks and North Pole, technology plays a key role in just about everything we do.
We use a range of technologies to get a clear picture of your orthodontic needs. This helps us make an accurate diagnosis and design a treatment plan that’s customized just for you, keeping your goals, comfort, and safety forefront every step of the way.
Our technology also helps us monitor your progress and adjust your treatment along the way, making sure that your treatment stays on track.
Throughout your journey, we’ll use these tools to share updates, explain how your treatment is going and keep you involved, so you always feel informed, supported, and confident in your care.
Digital X-rays
Digital X-ray technology uses digital sensors and a computer to produce detailed, high-quality internal images of your teeth and gums.
Digital X-rays allow your orthodontist to see the position of your teeth under the gums, as well as the surrounding bones, and to make a diagnosis of your orthodontic condition. They also help us identify things that may impact your orthodontic treatment, like developing tooth decay and previous dental restorations. All of this information is essential to diagnosis and treatment planning.
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
CBCT is an advanced imaging technique that uses a specialized X-ray to create high-resolution 3D images of dental structures and tissues in the craniofacial region. This technology captures comprehensive data from a single scan, enabling detailed analysis and diagnosis of oral health conditions.
The images captured by CBCT allow for more accurate treatment planning, including the assessment of your airway for treating snoring and sleep apnea.
iTero™ Intraoral Scanner
The iTero intraoral scanner is a handheld device that captures highly detailed, three-dimensional digital impressions of your teeth and gums, without the need for traditional impression materials.
The process is quick and comfortable: simply open wide while your orthodontist gently moves the scanner around your mouth to capture images. In just a few minutes, the system creates a complete 3D model of your mouth, which is displayed instantly on a treatment room touchscreen, allowing you to see the results in real-time.
