Our Technology
MODERN TECHNOLOGY. COMFORTABLE CARE.
Better pictures mean better answers. Here’s the equipment we use at MLS Dentistry, what each one does, and what it’s like for you as a patient.
CBCT 3D Imaging · iTero Scanner · Dandy Scanner · Intraoral Camera
3D X-RAY
CBCT 3D Imaging (Dentsply Sirona)
A regular X-ray is a flat picture. Our CBCT (cone beam CT) takes a full 3D image of your teeth, jawbone, nerves and sinuses in one quick scan, so Dr. Senatus can look at your mouth from every angle.
What it does for you
- Plans dental implants precisely by measuring your bone and finding nerves before treatment
- Shows the exact position of impacted wisdom teeth before an extraction
- Finds hidden infections, cracks and bone loss that flat X-rays can miss
What to expect
You stand or sit comfortably while the machine’s arm circles slowly around your head. You rest your chin or bite lightly on a small guide to help you hold still for a few seconds. It doesn’t hurt. CBCT uses much less radiation than a hospital CT scan.
DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS
iTero Digital Scanner
No more trays of goopy impression material. The iTero is a small wand that takes thousands of pictures as it glides over your teeth, building a detailed 3D model of your smile on the screen in minutes.
What it does for you
- Comfortable, accurate impressions with no gagging
- Lets you see your own teeth in 3D and understand your treatment
- For Invisalign®, it can show a preview of how your smile could look after treatment, before you start
CROWNS, BRIDGES & MORE
Dandy Digital Scanner
The Dandy scanner captures a 3D scan of your teeth and sends it straight to Dandy’s digital dental lab, where your restoration is designed and made from that scan.
What it does for you
- Crowns, bridges, night guards and dentures made from a precise digital scan instead of a messy mold
- A better fit, so fewer adjustments and repeat visits
- Your case goes to the lab digitally, with no shipping physical molds
SEE WHAT WE SEE
DEXIS DEXcam 4 HD Intraoral Camera
This pen-sized camera takes high-definition close-up photos inside your mouth and shows them on the screen beside your chair, so you see exactly what Dr. Senatus sees.
What it does for you
- Shows cracks, worn fillings, decay and gum problems up close, so you understand why treatment is recommended
- Lets us compare photos from visit to visit to catch changes early
- Saves clear photos in your record, which also helps with insurance claims
It’s quick and painless: the camera simply moves gently around your teeth for a few moments.
CBCT 3D Imaging (Dentsply Sirona)A quick, painless 3D scan of your teeth, bone and jaw for precise implant and treatment planning.
iTero Digital ScannerQuick digital impressions, no goopy molds. See your smile in 3D, including for Invisalign.
Dandy Digital ScannerAccurate scans for crowns and restorations, sent digitally to the lab.