Invivo

For most people, the dentist is a nerve-wracking experience. There's drills, needles and sometimes even pliers. But technology has made it possible for doctors to help ease the stress of a typical visit by getting the patient more involved. This means more dentists and oral surgeons are letting patients view their own x-rays and 3D scans to show them exactly what will happen to them. Gendex's Invivo is nothing short of a dream come true for dental professionals trying to bridge that gap. This CBCT software includes incredibly powerful image manipulation features that can vastly improve the services offered by a dentist or oralmaxillofacial surgeon. The awards this software has earned certainly give credence to its functionality: It's been named the “Best 3D Imaging Software” for the Dentaltown Townie Choice Award three years in a row. The software is made to be used for orthodontics, implantology, restorative dentistry and oral surgery. An oral surgeon, for example, can bring up a patient's 3D scan and draw directly on the image to show where the work will be done. The drawing, which might show where an implant will be installed, stays affixed to the 3D image, which can be rotated, enlarged and enhanced, all in real-time, to show precise work. It inspires patient confidence while simultaneously speeding up a dentist's job, not to mention making it safer and more efficient.