About the comprehensive examination

01 · ORAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Oral examination and intraoral photographs

We examine your mouth to assess alignment, the bite, and the condition of your teeth and gums. We take photographs from the front and sides and of the upper and lower dental arches.

These records help us share the pretreatment condition with you and compare changes during and after treatment. If you need treatment for cavities or your gums, we also consider how to coordinate this with orthodontic care.

02 · FACIAL SCAN

Facial records with RAYFace

RAYFace is a facial scanner that uses multiple cameras to capture your face as three-dimensional digital data.

We assess facial contours, the mouth area and how your teeth appear when you smile. These records are compared with dental arch data to consider the balance between your face and tooth alignment.

03 · INTRAORAL SCAN

Intraoral scanning with iTero

We use iTero to optically scan your mouth and record the shapes of the teeth and gums and the relationship between the upper and lower teeth as 3D data.

The dental arches can be viewed in three dimensions on screen and used for treatment planning and aligner fabrication. This is a digital alternative to conventional impressions made with impression materials.

04 · X-RAY & CT

CT and X-ray imaging

X-rays allow us to examine tooth roots, jawbones and teeth that have not yet erupted. When needed, dental CT is used to assess the three-dimensional relationship between teeth and the surrounding bone.

These examinations provide information about structures beneath the gums that cannot be seen in photographs or intraoral scans alone. They help us consider the direction and extent of tooth movement and how to manage unerupted or impacted teeth.

CT and radiographs use X-rays. Your treating dentist determines whether imaging is needed and its extent based on your age, oral condition and the information required for diagnosis.