Dental technology in Castalla
General information. Always follow your dentist's instructions.
Dental technology at Clínica Dental Castalla is the digital diagnosis that helps the dentist see what cannot be seen with the naked eye: 3D CT scans, panoramic X-rays, an intraoral scanner and diagnostic imaging. It helps plan treatments precisely. We are in the centre of Castalla; to book an appointment, call us or send us a WhatsApp message.
High-precision digital diagnosis for faster, more comfortable and safer treatment.
To decide on a treatment, the dentist needs to know what is happening inside the teeth, the gums and the bone. Part of it can be seen during the examination, but many things only show up on imaging. Diagnostic technology is not a treatment in itself: it is the tool that helps choose and plan the right treatment.
Digital tests let the dentist see the images on screen straight away, enlarge them and compare them with those from earlier visits. That makes it easier for the dentist to show you what they have seen and explain the options calmly, so that you can decide with all the information.
Not everyone needs the same tests. The dentist decides which are needed for each case: a check-up may need none, while planning an implant usually requires a three-dimensional image. Tests that use radiation are only requested when they provide useful information for the diagnosis.
If you are pregnant or think you might be, always mention it before an imaging test. It is also worth bringing any recent X-rays taken elsewhere, if you have them, so they can be assessed.
Treatments included
3D CT scan
A 3D CT scan, also called dental tomography, produces a three-dimensional image of the teeth, the bone and nearby structures. It makes it possible to measure the amount and shape of the bone, locate nerves and roots and see teeth that have not come through. It is used mainly as a diagnostic aid to plan implants and surgery, such as removing difficult wisdom teeth, or to study lesions that do not show well on other images.
Panoramic X-ray
A panoramic X-ray shows the whole mouth in a single image: the teeth in both arches, the roots, the jawbones and the jaw joints. It is a simple, quick test done standing or sitting while the machine rotates around the head. As a diagnostic aid, it helps reveal decay, infections, wisdom teeth, bone loss and other problems that cannot be seen during the examination.
Intraoral scanner
An intraoral scanner is a small camera that is moved around the mouth to create a three-dimensional digital model of the teeth and gums. In many cases it replaces moulds made with paste, which patients usually find more comfortable. As an aid to diagnosis and planning, it makes it possible to study the bite, design prostheses and crowns and compare changes over time.
Diagnostic imaging
Diagnostic imaging covers the different tests that help the dentist see what cannot be seen with the naked eye, such as X-rays of a specific area and digital images compared between visits. As a diagnostic aid, each test is chosen according to what needs to be known, and the dentist explains what it shows and how it affects the treatment plan.
What the first visit is like
It is free. It includes an assessment and diagnosis; you only pay for the panoramic X-ray if one is needed.
Patients from Castalla and nearby
We see patients from Castalla and the surrounding towns:
- Castalla
- Onil, about 7 minutes by car
- Ibi, about 14 minutes by car
- Tibi, about 15 minutes by car
- Biar, about 15 minutes by car
Driving time to the clinic according to OpenStreetMap · OSRM. Routes: Onil, Ibi, Tibi, Biar
General information. Always follow your dentist's instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Are dental X-rays dangerous?
Dental X-rays use low doses of radiation. During the test you only need to keep still for a few moments; in some cases a protector is used. If you are or might be pregnant, mention it first.
What is a dental 3D CT scan for?
It shows the mouth in three dimensions, which a standard X-ray cannot do. The test is similar to a panoramic X-ray: the machine rotates around your head while you keep still, and it does not hurt.
Does an intraoral scanner replace moulds?
In many cases, yes. The camera is passed over the teeth without having to wait for a paste to set, and the model appears on the screen straight away.