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Enhanced Services<\/p>

State-of-the-Art
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Better tools mean more accurate diagnosis and more comfortable treatment.<\/p><\/div>

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How We Can Help<\/p>

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 \u2014 for everything from a single crown to comprehensive airway treatment.<\/p>

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3D CBCT Imaging<\/h3>

High-resolution 3D imaging of teeth, jaw, and airway<\/p><\/div>

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iTero 3D Scanner<\/h3>

Digital impressions \u2014 no messy molds, more accurate results<\/p><\/div>

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Digital X-Rays<\/h3>

Less radiation, instant images, better diagnostic clarity<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Understanding the details \u2014 everything you need to know about each procedure<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Cone Beam CT (CBCT)<\/h3>

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 \u2014 particularly important for implant planning, airway assessment, and complex orthodontic cases.<\/p>

3D visualization<\/span>Airway assessment<\/span>Implant planning<\/span>Precise diagnosis<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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iTero 3D Digital Scanner<\/h3>

The iTero scanner replaces traditional impression molds with a fast, comfortable digital scan. It captures a precise 3D model of your teeth in minutes \u2014 improving accuracy for crowns, aligners, and restorations while eliminating the discomfort of conventional impressions.

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Clear aligner planning<\/span>Crown and restoration fabrication<\/span>Orthodontic records<\/span>Treatment simulation<\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>
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Digital X-Rays<\/h3>

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<\/p>

Significantly less radiation<\/span>Instant results<\/span>Enhanced image clarity<\/span>Secure digital record<\/span>Easy to share with specialists<\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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