Advanced Technology

Cone Beam CT

Our practice utilizes state-of-the-art, small volume cone-beam CT (computed tomography) technology that provides highly accurate, 3D radiographic images for the diagnosis, planning, and treatment of endodontic disease. This scanner allows in-depth representation of your teeth and surrounding structures with minimal radiation exposure. For more information, please visit our CBCT page or call our Salem office at Salem VA Endodontic Office Phone Number 540-989-6648.

Digital Imaging

Roanoke Endodontics carefully chooses 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. We can also examine the roots and nerves of teeth, diagnose lesions such as cysts or tumors, as well as assess damage when trauma occurs.

Dental radiographs are invaluable aids in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining dental health. Exposure time for dental radiographs is extremely minimal. Roanoke Endodontics utilizes Digital Imaging Technologies within the office. With digital imaging, exposure time is about 90 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.

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

Digital X-Rays:

Digital X-rays offer more precision since we view the image on a computer monitor, instead of holding up a 35mm film up to the light. Digital X-rays results in 1/6th the radiation exposure to you.

Operating Microscopes

We utilize special operating microscopes. Magnification and fiber optic illumination are helpful in aiding the doctor to see tiny details inside your tooth. Microscopy allows the surgeon to minimize the size of the surgical site, reducing patient discomfort and healing time. Microscopy improves lighting and magnification which aids in locating additional canals and aids in removal of broken instruments. Microscopy also improves the ability to thoroughly clean prepared canals as well as improves detection and evaluation of root fractures and abnormalities.

We have invested in the very best quality surgical microscopes, by Global Surgical, that provide unparalleled magnification and illumination for our surgical procedures.

Our success depends on us being able to see the minutest of details — you cannot treat what you cannot see.