Dear Imaging Insider,
The usefulness of bitewing images to help find caries in permanent teeth is well-established. But is the modality also useful in determining caries in primary teeth? Researchers compared the images to visual examination to find out. Read our Insider Exclusive.
A periodontal probe has traditionally been used to assess pocket depth, but can photoacoustic imaging offer more consistent and detailed results? A study presented at the 2018 International Association for Dental Research meeting in London evaluated the two methods. Learn more here.
For patients requiring imaging of periodontal conditions, can you use your cone-beam CT (CBCT) system, or should you stick to conventional imaging modalities? Researchers compared the results of studies on the use of CBCT for assessing periodontal conditions and parameters. Read more here.
With many practices offering clear-aligner treatments, it's important to know how actual tooth movement with clear aligners compares with intended results. Are certain tooth movements easier to achieve than others? Researchers used 3D imaging software to examine the differences between predicted and achieved results. Learn more here.
Also in the Imaging Community, you'll find the following recent industry news:
- The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced additional tariffs on imports from China that include dental imaging products.
- Align Technology announced separate distribution deals for its iTero scanner, one with Heartland Dental and another with Aspen Dental.
- Carestream Dental announced that its CS 3600 intraoral scanner has been approved for use with Dental Wings' Open System.
