Advanced Technology

When you seek care at our office, you are assured that Drs. Rydel, Archung, Stager, and their staff utilize the latest in technology to enhance the quality and fit for your dental care!

Digital Imaging

Drs. Rydel, Archung or Stager chooses carefully which and when radiographs are taken. There are many guidelines that we follow. Radiographs allow us to see everything we cannot see with our own eyes. Radiographs enable us to detect cavities in between your teeth, determine bone level, and analyze the health of your bone.

Dental radiographs are invaluable aids in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining dental health. Exposure time for dental radiographs is extremely minimal. With digital imaging, exposure time is about 50 percent less when compared to traditional radiographs. Digital imaging can also help us retrieve valuable diagnostic information. We may be able to see cavities better.

3D or CBCT imaging

Our CBCT machine has dual capabilities of both the 3D imaging and the extraction of the 2-Dimensional Panoramic image. With this technology, we can evaluate the roots and nerves of teeth, and diagnose lesions such as cysts or tumors. Our office also has the option of having your CBCT image evaluated by a Radiologist. Ask your provider if this is a good option for your recently taken image!

Digital imaging allows us to store patient images, and enables us to quickly and easily transfer them to specialists or insurance companies.

Intraoral Camera

Many patients, especially younger patients, are very familiar with the latest technology and are comfortable with the high-tech practice. Computers and TV screens are their primary method of information processing.

A Summer Smile utilizes Intraoral Camera technology that helps enhance your understanding of your diagnosis. An Intraoral Camera is a very small camera – in some cases, just a few millimeters long. An Intraoral Camera allows our practice to view clear, precise images of your mouth, teeth and gums, in order for us to accurately make a diagnosis. With clear, defined, enlarged images, you see details that may be missed by standard mirror examinations. This can mean faster diagnosis with less chair-time for you!

Intraoral cameras also enable our practice to save your images in our office computer to provide a permanent record of treatments. These images can be printed for you, other specialists, and your lab or insurance companies.