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Dental Technology

Digital x-rays and iTero digital scanning at San Diego Bay Dental.

Modern Tools, Personalized Care

Technology With Your Care in Mind

Digital technology is part of our approach to dentistry at San Diego Bay Dental. Our office uses digital x-rays and an iTero Digital Scanner alongside a focus on conservative care and patient education.

We want you to understand the tools used during your visit and feel informed about your care. Explore our imaging and scanning technology below, or ask our team about what to expect at your appointment.

A treatment room at San Diego Bay Dental with a window view

Our Technology

Dr. Brown uses modern diagnostic tools to catch changes early and plan conservative, minimally invasive treatment. Learn more about Curodont and ICON Resin Infiltration, two of the conservative treatments this technology supports.

iTero Digital Scanner

The iTero scanner captures a detailed 3D digital record of your teeth and gumlines. Dr. Brown can use these views to explain what she sees and help you understand your oral health alongside your clinical examination.

Manufacturer example of an iTero scanner with its handheld scanning wand and 3D dental model — iTero scanner — manufacturer example.

Oral Health Suite and Wellness Scans

The Align Oral Health Suite on compatible iTero systems brings tooth, gum, bite, and alignment views together. A wellness scan creates a visual baseline; comparing it with scans from later visits helps us discuss changes over time.

Manufacturer example of an iTero Oral Health Suite 3D overview of teeth and gums — Teeth and Alignment

Manufacturer example of the Oral Health Suite gum health view — Gum Health

Manufacturer example of an iTero bite contact visualization — Bite Contacts

Illustrative Oral Health Suite screenshots supplied by iTero.

What We Can Review Over Time

Gums: Compare gumline contours between scans to help discuss changes such as gum recession.
Teeth: Review visible tooth surfaces and existing restorations alongside your clinical examination.
Bite: See where the upper and lower teeth contact and discuss how your bite fits together.
Crowding and Alignment: Compare tooth positions to monitor changes in crowding, spacing, and alignment.
Tooth Wear: Compare tooth shape and surface wear with earlier scans to highlight changes over time.

Explore iTero’s Oral Health Suite

Example panoramic dental x-ray showing teeth, roots, and the surrounding jaw — Example dental radiograph. Public-domain image via Wikimedia Commons.

Digital x-rays

Dr. Brown uses digital x-rays, when needed, alongside clinical examinations to identify areas of concern and monitor oral health over time.

Digital x-rays provide views of teeth, roots, and surrounding structures that complement the surface views captured by an iTero scan.

Let’s Get Started

Your Next Visit Starts With One Call

Reach out to schedule your visit with Dr. Brown, or send us a message, and our team will get back to you.

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