Case Study: Prestige Family Dentistry improves sleep apnea diagnostics with Patterson Dental's Axeos 3D imaging

Prestige Family Dentistry gets 3D images in 2 to 3 minutes with Patterson Dental

Prestige Family Dentistry, led by Dr. Melika Kashkouli, sought to expand into sleep apnea services but faced a challenge. The practice needed advanced 3D imaging to diagnose airway obstructions, but initially lacked the space for the technology. Relying on external CT referrals led to patient non-compliance, hindering treatment plans. This prompted the search for an in-house solution, leading them to vendor Patterson Dental and the Dentsply Sirona Axeos 3D/2D imaging system.

The solution from Patterson Dental was the installation of the Axeos CBCT unit. This provided the fast, large-field imaging needed to visualize airways and sinuses directly in the office. The results included greater patient compliance, the elimination of referral delays, and increased case acceptance due to the clear visual proof of conditions. Dr. Kashkouli credits Patterson Dental's ongoing support and guidance for the successful integration, which has allowed her practice to build a rewarding niche in sleep dentistry and see a return on investment.

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