Uncovering a Mesiodens with 3D Visualization

Dr. Greenberg had been preparing to follow protocol and call for the extraction of a mesiodens that was inverted and impacted in an 8-year-old patient.
He had invested in a CBCT unit since he’d last seen the patient, however, and decided that he could use all the information he could get.
What he found resulted in a major pivot and a brand-new treatment plan that removed the immediate need for extraction.

You’ll find:

• The 3D panoramic image and subsequent analysis that led Dr. Greenberg to change the course of his patient’s treatment.
• How he captures 3D views with an effective dose as low as 11.4 microsieverts (µSv) or a “dose comparable with conventional panoramic examinations“.
• His patient’s new orthodontic treatment plan, including progress updates from 6 and 8 months post-treatment initiation.

Dr. Greg Greenberg

Dr. Greg Greenberg began practicing orthodontics in 1988 and has spent his entire career caring for two generations of families in the Frisco and North Dallas metropolitan areas. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Greater Dallas Association of Orthodontists and Southwest Association of Orthodontists, along with many other dental associations. He received his certificate in orthodontics from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Baylor College of Dentistry and his Bachelor of Science from Tulane University. He is a native of Dallas and married his college sweetheart, Lauri. They have two lovely children, Rachel and Mitchell. In his free time, he enjoys fishing and playing tennis. Dr. Greenberg and his team have received numerous prestigious consumer and peer nominated awards for their excellent patient experience.