Benefits of Using 3D Galileo X-Rays
By Michael Armijo | Published on February 14, 2011 | 0 Comments
When it comes to the latest breakthroughs in medical technology, Dr. Michael Armijo, D.D.S. says that nothing has been more innovative and groundbreaking than Galileo 3D imaging. With the Galileo 3D imaging system, dentists can finally take the types of high resolution images that are necessary to make the most difficult diagnoses.
Unfortunately, very few dentists currently offer this type of technology at their practices. In fact, Dr. Armijo says that he is the only dentist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offering this type of equipment to patients at the current time. This puts his patients at a distinct advantage in the fight against gum disease and various dental conditions, since patients are more likely to be diagnosed at an earlier stage when their dentist is using high resolution equipment like the Galileo system.
The benefits of the Galileo system are seemingly endless. As Dr. Armijo states, the Galileo imaging system can give dentists a three-dimensional rendering of a patient’s entire head. When Dr. Armijo uses the Galileo equipment, he can virtually walk around a patient’s head – from the top of the scull to the bottom of the chin, from the tip of the nose all the way to the back of the head, and from the left ear all the way to the right ear. During this internal “tour,” Dr. Armijo has an opportunity to look for mucus in the sinuses and any other tumors or signs that could point to a medical problem.
Specifically, Dr. Armijo says that the Galileo 3D imaging system gives dentists a high resolution view that is 400 times more diagnostic than traditional x-rays, which many dentists still use. The Galileo equipment has only been available for a few years, and Dr. Armijo is proud to be the first dentist in Albuquerque to offer it to patients.
From a health standpoint, Galileo images involve much less radiation than traditional x-rays. This puts patients in a much better position, especially for cautious individuals who are particularly concerned about excess radiation.
Dr. Armijo has gotten a fantastic response from patients since adopting this new technology at his practice in Albuquerque, many of whom cannot believe that their dentist is the first in the state of New Mexico to use this type of digital equipment. Dr. Armijo says that most patients have never seen anything like the Galileo imaging system before, and they tell him that they feel very comfortable with the diagnoses he makes using the system.
For patients who want the most advanced dental care possible, Dr. Armijo recommends looking for a dentist who offers the Galileo 3D imaging system. By using this equipment, dentists like Dr. Armijo can diagnose conditions that may be otherwise looked over or missed entirely.
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