Modern dentistry is evolving at an impressive pace, and digital radiology has become one of the key elements of safe and high-quality medical care. Today, dental X-rays are not just a secondary diagnostic tool but the foundation of precise treatment, the planning of complex procedures, early detection of diseases and prevention of complications. Thanks to innovative technologies, patients receive highly informative images with minimal radiation exposure, while doctors can identify the smallest structural changes that are impossible to detect visually.
At Diplomat Med Center, advanced equipment – Planmeca ProMax® 3D Classic – is used. It is a global standard of digital dental visualization, recognized by clinics across Europe, the USA and Israel. This allows our specialists to ensure the highest diagnostic accuracy with minimal exposure and maximum comfort for the patient.
The role of X-rays in modern dentistry and why high-quality treatment is impossible without them
X-ray imaging has long been an essential diagnostic stage in therapeutic, orthopedic, endodontic and surgical dentistry. International statistics confirm its importance: according to WHO (2024), more than 60% of dental diseases develop silently, without visible symptoms, and around 30% of complications are due to late diagnosis of problems that could have been identified earlier with timely radiological examination.
In CIS countries, the situation is even more pronounced: studies by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) indicate that up to 85% of adults show signs of gum inflammation, and 40% of patients over the age of 40 have hidden bone lesions detectable only by X-ray.
Dental X-ray diagnostics allow you to:
- see inflammation, caries under old fillings, cystic formations;
- detect additional root canals and complex anatomy;
- evaluate bone density before implant placement;
- monitor the quality of treatment at every stage.
Without precise visualization, it is impossible to properly treat root canals, place crowns or implants, perform complex surgical procedures or plan orthodontic therapy. Therefore, X-ray imaging is an integral part of comprehensive dental care.
Modern X-ray technologies: digital sensors, 3D imaging and minimal exposure
Technologies developed in recent years have radically improved diagnostic image quality. While film-based radiography used to involve high radiation doses, today’s digital systems offer superior safety and incredible detail.
Digital radiovisiography: the foundation of accurate diagnosis
A radiovisiograph is a digital version of a traditional intraoral X-ray. According to a PubMed (2023) study, digital radiography reduces radiation dose by 80–90% compared to film-based methods while maintaining high resolution and instant image transfer to a computer screen.
Advantages of digital radiovisiography:
- the image appears in fractions of a second;
- the smallest enamel and root defects are visible;
- the picture can be enlarged without loss of quality;
- minimal radiation exposure;
- safe for children.
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT): volumetric 3D visualization of teeth and bone
Planmeca ProMax® 3D Classic – a leader among CBCT devices
At Diplomat Med Center, the high-class CBCT unit Planmeca ProMax® 3D Classic is used, certified for complex dental protocols and precise visualization.
Extended scan volume diameter
The device allows full-arch 3D imaging in a single scan: volume extended to Ø110×80 mm, ideal for orthopedics, surgery, implantology and orthodontics.
Planmeca CALM® motion correction
According to the Planmeca scientific report (2023), CALM® reduces diagnostic motion artifacts in children and elderly patients by up to 40%, resulting in significantly improved image quality.
Endodontic mode: maximum resolution of 75 μm
This mode enables detection of additional canals, root cracks and microscopic changes that may lead to complications.
Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ – CBCT with extremely low radiation
Ultra Low Dose™ provides a radiation dose comparable to or even lower than conventional panoramic X-rays, making it safe even for frequent imaging.
Advantages of 3D scanning and digital processing
Planmeca equipment enables scanning not only teeth but also impressions, plaster models and postoperative or orthodontic treatment outcomes.
Each model is automatically converted into an STL file for CAD/CAM systems and 3D treatment planning.
An additional advantage is the open patient positioning system and intuitive control panel, making the procedure very comfortable.
Where dental radiology is used: extended treatment capabilities
Digital X-rays and CBCT are essential in almost every branch of dentistry:
Therapeutics
Allows detection of early caries, hidden cracks, recurrent inflammation and evaluation of old restorations.
Endodontics
Precise control of root canal length, number of canals and localization of inflammation.
Surgery and implantology
Assessment of bone density, nerve location and anatomy.
Orthodontics
Planmeca is certified for SureSmile protocols, ensuring highly accurate visualization of brackets and roots.
Orthopedics
Modeling of crowns, veneers and other restorations based on highly accurate 3D models.
X-ray diagnostics at Diplomat Med Center: precision, safety and high standards of care
At Diplomat Med Center, every patient undergoes thorough examination using advanced devices – Planmeca ProMax® 3D Classic and digital radiovisiographs. We follow international diagnostic and treatment planning protocols, ensuring predictable outcomes and high clinical efficiency.
Our services include:
- dental diagnostics with 2D and 3D visualization using the modern Planmeca ProMax® 3D Classic device;
- professional cleaning with AirFlow and ultrasound;
- treatment of caries and pulpitis under radiographic control;
- microscopic endodontics and root canal filling;
- treatment of periodontitis;
- esthetic dentistry: veneers, restorations, teeth whitening;
- prosthetics: crowns, bridges, dentures;
- orthodontics and braces treatment;
- pediatric dentistry with exceptional care.
We make dentistry precise, safe and comfortable.
If you require dental radiology, preliminary examination, treatment monitoring or consultation — do not postpone your visit.
Schedule an appointment at Diplomat Med Center today — we will protect your dental health, ensure precise diagnostics and select the optimal treatment for your entire family.
Diplomat Med Center — professional dentistry for the whole family.