What is dental imaging?

Dental imaging is a branch of radiology that deals with diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and injuries in the mouth. It involves taking images or radiographs of the teeth, jaws, and other parts of the oral cavity to detect any abnormalities, irregularities, and dental problems. The images obtained through this process help dentists diagnose, treat and monitor conditions related to the oral region.

What types of dental imaging can be utilized?

Dental imaging used by Drs. Yacaman and Vidjak at our office in Beverly Hills, California, include various techniques such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cone beam computed tomography (CT) scans, digital radiography scanning, and 3D dental imaging. Each technique has its own advantages and disadvantages, which greatly depend on the condition being treated.

Dental X-rays. The most common type of dental imaging is digital X-ray because it is quick, easy, and doesn’t require any special preparation. X-rays can detect cavities, infections, fractures, cysts, and tumors
MRI. MRI is more detailed than dental X-ray imaging as it provides a three-dimensional image of the entire head and neck area. It is often used to diagnose TMJ disorders or other dental problems that involve soft tissues, such as the muscles and ligaments of the jaw joint
CT scans. CT scans provide a more detailed view of a particular region in the mouth, while digital radiography scanning helps to identify areas in which fine details are needed for diagnosis or treatment planning
3D dental imaging. 3D imaging allows for complicated procedures such as root canal treatments to be planned before they are performed and allows for more precise planning than traditional dental X-rays used by other dentists

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The skilled doctors at our practice are Frank M. A. Vidjak, DDS, MSEd and Fanny Yacaman, DDS, MSEd, MS.

Dr. Vidjak has been a prosthodontist for over two decades, with his private practice in Beverly Hills from 1989. A USC School of Dentistry graduate, he completed his specialty training in prosthodontics and an MS in Medical Education at USC where he also taught the School of Dentistry. He was its Clinical Director of the Advanced Prosthodontic Program and International Student Program too.

Dr. Yacaman received her DDS from the University Technologica of Mexico and served the clinical faculty in Endodontics at Unitec. She practiced Endodontics in Mexico City for over 10 years. She has an advanced specialty certificate in Advanced Microscopic Endodontics and Microsurgery and a Master of Science in Medical Education from the USC and has been a Clinical Faculty member at the UCLA School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics for more than 15 years. She specializes in Root Resorption treatment, having researched on External Root Resorption for over 15 years for a Master’s in Craniofacial Molecular Biology at USC’s Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology. She is one of four Endodontists in United States that can treat Root Resorption. She is a local and international lecturer in Endodontics and Microsurgery and has received many awards and has published articles in the area.