How Can Intraoral Cameras Assess Progress?
An intraoral camera is a pen-shaped device that dental health professionals use to take high-quality pictures of their patients' mouths. They help to capture images of hard-to-reach places, closely showing the teeth and gums.
Assessing Progress
As a dentist moves the camera around, it takes videos and pictures of the mouth in real time. The pictures and videos are then transmitted to a computer screen to be saved and analyzed. As the problem is documented throughout appointments, old and new photos can be compared to show any changes.
Oral health professionals interpret the data from the images to determine what treatment plans to make, whether a treatment is working, and what alterations need to be made for treatment to be successful. They can then make the proper recommendations for future appointments and at-home health habits.
Intraoral cameras help assess the progress of a variety of dental procedures such as:
Braces or clear aligners
Cavities and root canals
Misaligned teeth or bite issues
Gapping and crowding
Crowns and veneers
Gum disease prevention
Benefits of Intraoral Cameras
Other advantages of this technology include:
Effectiveness. Intraoral cameras are more effective than the mirrors and probes typically used at dental appointments.
Accuracy. They enhance a dentist’s precision in diagnosing problems because they can show problems that may not be visible to the naked eye.
Early detection. They can help save time and money overall by finding issues that need fixing sooner.
Patient involvement. Patients can be more involved in their treatment process as the dentist can show and explain any issues using the camera’s visuals.
Conclusion
Intraoral cameras are a wonderful way to assess treatment, show overall oral health, and expose problems that need fixing. Experience the benefits of intraoral cameras by scheduling an appointment at Hale Family Dentistry today!