3D and Airways
Your Child and Sleep Related Breathing Disorder
Airways are an essential part of our body's respiratory system, and their proper functioning is critical for overall health and wellbeing. Airways can be affected by a variety of factors, including structural abnormalities in the mouth and jaw, which can lead to breathing difficulties, sleep apnea, and other serious health issues. Orthodontic treatment can play a significant role in improving airway function by correcting these structural abnormalities. Orthodontic treatment can help align the teeth and jaws, opening up the airway and improving breathing. By correcting malocclusions and other orthodontic issues, patients can experience improved nasal breathing, decreased snoring, and a reduction in sleep apnea symptoms. Additionally, orthodontic treatment can help prevent future airway issues by addressing problems early on and ensuring proper development of the jaw and facial bones. Overall, the role of orthodontics in promoting healthy airway function cannot be overstated, and it is essential for patients to consider this important aspect of their overall health when seeking orthodontic care.
Cone Beam Computer Tomography (CBCT) with Ultra Low Dose Imaging
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Our Planmeca Viso® imaging unit is an impressive step forward towards accurate evaluations. When giving our patients a diagnosis, you need to have all the facts. Giving patients the most accurate information possible is key when you’re devising a treatment plan or giving a professional opinion. To accomplish that, Dr. Atique uses the Planmeca Viso CBCT unit. She began using 3D imaging so that she could acquire as much information as possible from the scans. Dr. Atique is able to develop more comprehensive diagnoses, evaluate the airway, and to develop better treatment plans. Also, finds it convenient to be able to make decisions on the spot and not have to send the patient elsewhere for a scan and schedule a follow-up visit to talk about treatment. The parents in the consultation see that difference and, according to Dr. Atique, they’re happy to have as much information as possible.
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Patient exposure is a big concern for Dr. Atique. Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ imaging allows to acquire 3D images at significantly lower effective patient doses without a statistical reduction in image quality. All Planmeca CBCT units have an even lower patient radiation dose than standard panoramic imaging systems. That means that we don’t expose patients any more than necessary.
The iTero® Intraoral Scanner is synonymous with high precision. Its parallel confocal imaging technology uses optical and laser scanning to achieve high precision and accuracy, that delivers the most accurate digital impressions for Invisalign.