Precise Imaging and Patient Comfort in Every Bite

Capturing accurate dental images is a challenging facet of providing patient care. Traditional sensor positioning systems often consist of bulky plastic components, leading to patient discomfort and gagging. This discomfort not only causes an unpleasant experience for patients but also leads them to move the sensor, open their mouths prematurely, or not close their mouths completely. As a result, nondiagnostic dental images are produced, necessitating a repeat of the imaging process. This issue is particularly pronounced with children who often have less patience for the procedure and smaller mouths.

Advancements in Imaging Technology

In the pursuit of improving dental care, advancements in imaging technology play a crucial role. Accurate dental images are essential for diagnosing and planning treatment effectively. Poor imaging can lead to misdiagnosis or overlooked issues, ultimately affecting patient outcomes. The discomfort associated with traditional sensor positioning often results in delays and inefficiencies in dental practices.

To address these challenges and make dental imaging a more comfortable and efficient experience for all involved, Pac-Dent introduced the EzAim™ SoftBite™ tabs and SoftEdge™ Cushions to its popular EzAim™ Positioning System. The latest innovation: SoftBite Bite Tabs, feature peel-and-stick technology, revolutionizing bite tabs with a new cushioned design, shortened height, and increased adhesive base size. The soft and flexible design of the bite tab allows patients to bite harder on a comfortable surface, ensuring the digital sensor is more secure for better imaging. Additionally, the shortened height design means that patients only feel the holder upon biting, further reducing discomfort.

With an increased adhesive base size, EzAim SoftBite tabs are truly universal, as they can be applied to any sensor size with enhanced adhesion for secure and proper placement inside the mouth. For bitewing radiographs, practitioners can easily ensure proper tab placement, allowing for equal depiction of the maxilla and mandible.

Alleviating Discomfort

For patients who experience extreme discomfort during clinical imaging, Pac-Dent also offers the SoftEdge Cushions, which combine with the SoftBite tabs to add an additional level of comfort by providing a cushioned edge around digital sensors, eliminating any sharp edges. Available in both small and large sizes to accommodate all sensors, SoftEdge Cushions are made of high-quality foam with an adhesive backing to be placed on digital sensors. Dispensed in strips of four cushions per procedure, the SoftEdge Cushions are designed to reduce waste and increase efficiency during imaging procedures.

Designed with both the patient and practitioner in mind, Pac-Dent’s EzAim™ SoftBite tabs and SoftEdge™ Cushions work together to provide a comprehensive solution to uncomfortable and inaccurate dental imaging. The inclusion of these products in daily practice improves clinical diagnostics, enhances patient comfort, and increases office efficiency. Most important, the improved patient experience can lead to better compliance with dental procedures and follow-up visits. When patients feel more at ease during their appointments, they are more likely to adhere to their dentist’s recommendations and return for regular check-ups. This not only benefits individual patient health but also contributes to the overall success of the dental practice.

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From Decisions in Dentistry. June/July 2024; 10(4):26