The incorporation of technology into dentistry has seen a multitude of changes in the diagnosing of a disease. Most of the problems associated with dentition are, in recent times, diagnosed with much more accuracy. The advantage with the use of technology is the precision with which the clinician can decide on the treatment planning. Most of the time in decision making is saved, as the diagnosis is made at a faster rate. Chairside advancements have also helped in reducing the patient discomfort and also relief to the presenting complaint of the patient. An attempt is made to present the recent technique in diagnosis that have been in use for the better understanding of the clinician.

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