Enhanced Services

State-of-the-Art
Technology

Better tools mean more accurate diagnosis and more comfortable treatment.

State of the art dental technology icon — Briarwood Dental Ankeny Iowa

How We Can Help

The technology we use directly affects how accurately we can diagnose, how comfortably we can treat, and how well we can plan care for each patient. At Briarwood Dental, we have invested in advanced imaging and scanning tools because better information leads to better outcomes — for everything from a single crown to comprehensive airway treatment.

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3D CBCT Imaging

High-resolution 3D imaging of teeth, jaw, and airway

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iTero 3D Scanner

Digital impressions — no messy molds, more accurate results

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Digital X-Rays

Less radiation, instant images, better diagnostic clarity

Understanding the details — everything you need to know about each procedure

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Cone Beam CT (CBCT)

CBCT provides high-resolution 3D images of your teeth, jaw, bone structure, and surrounding tissues. This level of detail allows us to diagnose with a precision that traditional X-rays cannot match — particularly important for implant planning, airway assessment, and complex orthodontic cases.

3D visualizationAirway assessmentImplant planningPrecise diagnosis
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iTero 3D Digital Scanner

The iTero scanner replaces traditional impression molds with a fast, comfortable digital scan. It captures a precise 3D model of your teeth in minutes — improving accuracy for crowns, aligners, and restorations while eliminating the discomfort of conventional impressions.

Used for

Clear aligner planningCrown and restoration fabricationOrthodontic recordsTreatment simulation

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Digital X-Rays

Digital radiography produces instant, high-quality images with significantly less radiation than traditional film X-rays. Images are immediately visible on screen, allowing us to review findings with you in real time and detect issues at their earliest stages.

Advantages

Significantly less radiationInstant resultsEnhanced image claritySecure digital recordEasy to share with specialists