Dental Technology at Eglinton Oak Dental
A look inside the equipment we actually use in Mississauga — digital X-rays, 3D CBCT imaging, digital impressions and sedation options — and what each one means for your visit.
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Patients researching a dentist in Mississauga often ask what equipment a clinic actually has, not just what services are listed. This page is a straight answer: the imaging, scanning and sedation technology in regular use at Eglinton Oak Dental, why we use each one, and where you will encounter it during a normal visit. Nothing here is exotic — it is the equipment that lets Dr. Sahil Gagnani and our team diagnose accurately, plan treatment properly, and keep procedures comfortable.
In The Clinic
Imaging & diagnostic technology
Digital X-Rays
Standard for every checkup. Digital sensors use significantly less radiation than old-style film and the image is ready on screen in seconds, so we can show you exactly what we are looking at.
CBCT / 3D Cone-Beam Imaging
A 3D scan of the jaw used before implant placement, complex wisdom tooth extractions and root canal cases where a flat 2D X-ray is not enough.
Digital Impressions & Intraoral Scanning
A handheld scanner replaces the old putty-and-tray impression for many cases — more comfortable, and the digital model can be used directly for crowns, aligners and implant planning.
Intraoral Camera
A small camera shows a magnified, real-time view of your own teeth on screen, so you see the same thing the dentist sees before agreeing to any treatment.
What better imaging changes for you
- Fewer surprises mid-treatment — a CBCT scan shows nerve position, bone density and root shape before we start, not during
- Less radiation — digital sensors need a fraction of the exposure that older film X-rays required
- You see what we see — intraoral camera and on-screen X-rays mean a treatment plan is explained with the actual image, not just a verbal description
- More comfortable impressions — a digital scan replaces the gag-inducing tray for most crown, aligner and implant cases
None of this changes the diagnosis on its own — the dentist’s judgment still does that. What better imaging changes is how confident that judgment can be, and how clearly it gets explained to you.
Comfort & sedation options
Dr. Gagnani’s surgical training includes certification in IV sedation and nitrous oxide administration, which is why more complex cases — wisdom tooth extractions, implant surgery, anxious patients — can often be handled in-house rather than referred out. See our full breakdown on the sedation dentistry page for who qualifies for each option.
Ask Us About Any Procedure
Curious whether a specific treatment uses digital scanning, 3D imaging or sedation? Leave your details and we will explain exactly what your visit involves, or call 905-607-1112.
Where You’ll See It
Technology in everyday appointments
Most of this equipment is not reserved for complex cases — it is part of a routine visit. A checkup uses digital X-rays and often the intraoral camera. A crown or Invisalign case is increasingly planned from a digital scan rather than a physical mould. A CBCT scan is reserved for cases where 3D detail genuinely changes the plan — mainly implants, surgical wisdom tooth removal and complicated root canals — not used routinely, since it is a more detailed scan than most visits need.
Advanced dental care across Mississauga
Central Erin Mills
3960 Eglinton Avenue West, Unit 12 — minutes from Erin Mills Town Centre.
Churchill Meadows & Streetsville
A short drive along Eglinton Avenue West or Erin Mills Parkway.
Saturday appointments
Open Monday to Saturday for scans, consults and treatment.
Parking
Free surface parking outside the unit, ground-level entry.
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Closed Sunday.
Frequently asked questions: dental technology at Eglinton Oak Dental
Do you use digital X-rays?
Yes, digital X-rays are standard for every checkup. They use significantly less radiation than older film X-rays and the image is available on screen within seconds.
What is a CBCT scan and when is it needed?
CBCT (cone-beam CT) is a 3D scan of the jaw. We use it before implant placement, for complex wisdom tooth cases, and for root canals where a standard 2D X-ray does not show enough detail. It is not used for routine checkups.
Do you take digital impressions instead of the putty tray?
For many crown, aligner and implant cases, yes — a handheld intraoral scanner replaces the traditional tray impression, which most patients find more comfortable.
What sedation options are available?
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for mild anxiety, and IV sedation for longer or surgical procedures such as wisdom tooth removal or implant surgery. Which option suits you is discussed at your consultation.
Is IV sedation safe?
IV sedation is administered by a dentist with specific sedation certification and includes monitoring of your vitals throughout the procedure. It is offered for procedures where it is appropriate, not for every visit.
Will I see my own X-rays and scans?
Yes. We review your digital X-rays, and CBCT or intraoral camera images where relevant, with you on screen before recommending any treatment.
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