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Tests and diagnostics

Only by knowing the exact cause of a health problem it is possible to tackle it effectively. Therefore, before therapeutic, orthodontic or endodontic treatment, as well as before tooth extraction, dental implantation or prosthetic treatment, it is essential to carry out the necessary examinations to assess the patient’s oral and dental health and to identify deeper changes or damage to the teeth and the soft tissues. Accurate diagnostics help to assess the problem, effectively plan the treatment and ensure its smooth progress and long-term results.

How diagnostics are carried out

During the consultation, a medical history is taken about the patient’s health, co-existing diseases, allergies, etc. This is followed by the necessary diagnostic tests. Modern digital technologies make the diagnostic process much more accurate, smoother, safer and more comfortable for the patient. Thanks to advanced tools, the tests are carried out very quickly – in just a few minutes. The results are analysed and presented to the patient, treatment options are discussed and the outcome is planned.

Diagnostic tests

Dr. Mindaugas Pranskūnas provides fast and professional dental X-rays, panoramic dental photos, 3D CT scans of the teeth and jaw, three-dimensional dental scans, digital smile design

• A dental X-ray is an X-ray taken before therapeutic or endodontic treatment. It provides an accurate two-dimensional assessment of the condition of one or more teeth and their deep tissues (e.g. root canals).
• Panoramic X-ray is an X-ray taken before planning tooth extraction, implants, dentures and other surgical procedures. It gives an accurate two-dimensional view of the upper and lower jaw as well as the surrounding anatomical structures.
• 3D CT is one of the most accurate and advanced examinations, and is commonly performed before dental implants and other surgical procedures. It provides a highly accurate image of the upper and lower jaw, the surrounding structures (sinuses, airways, mandibular joints) and, in the event of a defect, a precise determination of the extent of the defect and the condition of the surrounding tissues and teeth. The very high resolution image provides a more efficient diagnosis of the problem and an accurate treatment plan for further treatment. This examination is completely safe – thanks to modern digital technologies, the patient is exposed to very little radiation, thanks to the significantly reduced X-ray dose.
• Three-dimensional dental scanning is an extremely accurate digital impression of the patient’s teeth. It is carried out using an intraoral scanner, which minimises the discomfort caused to the patient by traditional dental impressions using impression compounds and spoons.
• Digital Smile Design is a digital technology used in orthodontic treatment, dental implants and aesthetic procedures. After scanning the patient’s teeth and photographing their face, a careful analysis of the teeth and facial features is carried out to create a possible image of the future smile. In this way, the patient can see the future result before treatment begins and know whether it will meet their expectations.

Oral surgeon Dr Mindaugas Pranckūnas offers his patients not only his knowledge, experience and professionalism, but also the latest digital technologies that make the diagnosis and treatment process more comfortable, faster and more accurate. We are waiting for you, ready to take professional care of your oral and dental health.

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