Diagnostic Imaging
Digital Impressions & X-Rays in Gloucester, Ottawa
Digital scans in place of impression putty, and digital X-rays that show what an examination alone cannot.
- Accepting new patients
- 1942 Montreal Road, Gloucester
About the Treatment
Digital Dental Imaging at Our Gloucester Clinic
At Ogilvie Dental, Dr. Kohila Kandasamy & Associates use digital systems for dental impressions and X-rays, in place of putty impression trays and film X-rays.
A digital impression is a 3D scan of your teeth taken with a small scanner. It is used to make crowns and bridges, to plan teeth straightening and implants, and to make custom appliances.
Digital X-rays show what cannot be seen in the mouth, such as decay between teeth, bone levels and infection at the root. Images appear on screen straight away, and digital X-rays generally use a lower radiation dose than traditional film.
When It Is Used
When X-Rays or Scans May Be Needed
Common reasons your dentist may suggest an X-ray or scan. We explain why before anything is taken.
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Unexplained toothache
Pain or pain on biting with no visible cause.
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Checking for decay
Decay between teeth or under fillings that cannot be seen directly.
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Checking the bone
Bone levels around the teeth when gum disease is suspected.
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Wisdom teeth
The position of wisdom teeth and whether they are impacted.
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Planning treatment
Crowns, bridges, implants or teeth straightening.
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Following up treatment
Checking a tooth after treatment such as a root canal.
Benefits
Benefits of Digital Imaging
What digital imaging changes about a dental appointment.
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See Your Images
Images are shown on screen, so you can see what we are describing.
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No Putty Trays
A scan is taken with a small scanner instead of a tray of impression material.
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Images Straight Away
Digital X-rays appear on screen without film processing.
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Lower Dose Than Film
Digital X-rays generally use a lower radiation dose than traditional film.
What to Expect
What Happens at Your Appointment
How digital impressions and X-rays are used during a visit.
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Deciding What Is Needed
We examine your teeth and gums and explain which images are needed and why, before anything is taken.
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Digital Scan
Where an impression is needed, a scanner captures a 3D image of your teeth in minutes rather than using a tray of putty.
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Digital X-Rays
X-ray images appear on screen straight away and help find decay, bone loss, infection and other problems.
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Looking at the Images Together
Your images are shown on screen, so you can see what we are describing.
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Planning Treatment
The images and scans are used to plan any treatment and to make crowns, bridges and appliances.
Digital Impressions & X-Rays FAQs
Common questions about digital impressions and X-rays. For anything else, call 613-321-0265.
What is a digital dental impression?
A digital impression is a 3D scan of your teeth taken with a small scanner in minutes, in place of an impression tray filled with putty.
Why are dental X-rays taken?
X-rays show problems that cannot be seen in the mouth, such as decay between teeth, bone loss and infection. How often they are needed depends on what your examination shows.
Are digital X-rays safe?
Dental X-rays use a small dose of radiation, and digital X-rays generally use a lower dose than traditional film. We only take the X-rays your examination shows are needed. Tell us if you are or might be pregnant.
Can I see my own X-rays and scans?
Yes. Images are shown on screen during your appointment so you can see what is being described.
Can I use my insurance or CDCP for this treatment?
Call us on 613-321-0265 about CDCP, IFHP or workplace insurance and we will explain what applies to you. What is covered depends on your own plan. We give you an estimate before any work begins.
Contact & Booking
Due for a Check-Up in Gloucester?
Book an appointment. We only take the X-rays and scans your examination shows are needed, and explain what each is for.
- Accepting new patients
- Estimate before treatment
- Ask about CDCP, IFHP & workplace insurance
Ogilvie Dental · Dr. Kohila Kandasamy & Associates · General dental practice
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Call Us
613-321-0265To book or ask a question.
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Visit Us
1942 Montreal Road
Gloucester, ON K1J 6N2 Get directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab) -
Email Us
info@ogilviedental.comFor non-urgent questions.
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Office Hours
Office hours Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday By Appointment Sunday Closed Hours can change around public holidays, so please call ahead.