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DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
In
order to provide nothing but the best to our patients, our office uses
state-of-the-art technologies in all our procedures. These new te chnologies
allow us to treat dental cases with extreme precision, detect dental
concerns at early stages, and provide stunning and customized
restorations. When you visit our office you can be confident that you
are receiving on the finest and most advanced in dental care. We proudly offer and use the following advanced equipment:
X-RAYS AND DIGITAL X-RAYS
X-rays are a focused beam of x-ray particles passed through bone which produce  an
image on special film, showing the structure through which it
passed. This provides the familiar black and white images doctors
and dentists use to diagnose problems and disease. Without an
x-ray of the whole tooth and supporting bone and gum tissues, there
would be no way to detect infection or pathology that requires
attention.
In
our office we use digital radiography which allows us to take x-rays
using up to 90% less radiation than conventional film x-rays.
Using this technology, we are able to take an x-ray of your mouth by
using a small sensor which records the image of your teeth and sends it
to a computer. The result is a highly detailed image of your
mouth that can easily be enhanced to better diagnosis dental concerns
and determine the very best treatment for each case. Back to top
CEREC
CEREC
is an acronym for Charismatic Economical Restoration of Esthetic
Ceramics. This high-tech equipment allows us to restore damaged
teeth with beautiful custom ceramic crowns in a single visit,
completely eliminating the need or multiple appointments over a several
week period. The process can create a ceramic dental crown,
inlays, onlays or veneers using a variety of technologies including 3D photography
and computer-aided design and manufacturing known as CAD/CAM (see
below). Using an intra-oral camera, a photograph is taken of the tooth
and the picture is loaded onto the computer. Using Computer Aided
Design technology, the dentist is able to design the restoration and
transform the image into a three-dimensional model. This valuable
program then allows the dentist to easily calculate the appropriate
restoration shape and size to create near perfect restoration. When the
model is ready, a milling machine then creates the restoration using a
high-speed diamond bur and calculated precision. The restoration
is then bonded to the tooth using a resin material. The result is a
beautiful and custom designed and produced restoration, made entirely
to fit your mouth. CEREC crowns are metal-free and have been used
for over 20 years. Back to top
CAD/CAM CHAIRSIDE RESTORATION SYSTEM
Our
office utilizes CAD/CAM technology. CAD/CAM stands for
“computer-aided design” and “computer-aided manufacturing”. This
technology allows the dentist to use an intra-oral scanner inside your
mouth to take a digital scan of a tooth that has been prepared to re ceive
a crown. Using special software, the data from the scan is used
to generate a design (CAD) for a custom crown. This program will
also generate a custom blue print and guide lines to manufacture the
new crown (CAM). This software, paired with a state-of-the-art
milling machine, enables our office to create precise and custom
crowns, inlays and onlays in one single dental visit. Back to top
PAPERLESS CHARTING
Our
office is a completely digital (paperless) dental office. This means
all x-rays and charting are made and recorded with the aid of the
computer. This technology allows us to maintain your dental records
electronically, and cuts down the unnecessary paperwork used with
traditional paper charting. Traditional paper charting is
difficult to keep standardized from doctor to hygienist to
assistant. Even handwriting differences and coding make the
charts look different. The computer eliminates this problem by using
consistent charting methods that are accurate and precise, making it
easy to read your dental chart and see up-to-date information.
Digital charting standardizes the charting process so it is clear, easy
to understand, and enables us to provide on the most accurate and
precise care to our patients. When needed, this method also allows us
to quickly and securely share information with your other health care
providers. Back to top
DIGITAL IMAGING SOFTWARE
We
use digital imaging software in our office, which allows us to take a
digital picture of you and use our imaging system to predict how a
particular treatment or cosmetic procedure would change the appearance
of your teeth. This software
is beneficial for patients who are considering cosmetic procedures but
are not sure if they’re ready for dramatic changes. Digital imaging
also allows us to document your dental case and procedures very well.We
take digital images of your face, teeth and smile to provide us with a
permanent dental record and to provide a visual documentation of
treatment. Back to top
ELECTRONIC CLAIM PROCESSING
Our
office utilizes electronic claims processing.This means that rather
than sending your dental claim through the mail, it is sent
electronically to your insurance company with the click of the
button.By filing your claim electronically, information is submitted
more efficiently and with fewer errors.This benefits our patients
because the turn around time on claims is faster and fewer claims are
returned or denied.We are happy to submit your dental claims to your
insurance company on your behalf. Back to top
 INTRAORAL IMAGING
We
use small cameras about the size of a pen, called intraoral cameras, to
help clearly see the condition of your teeth and gums. With this
advanced technology we can zoom in on small diseased areas, cracks,
chips and worn metal fillings with extreme precision. The full-color
images taken with the intraoral camera are sent to a computer screen so
we can clearly see and diagnose dental problems much earlier than with
traditional dental technology. Because images are displayed on our
screens, patients will also be able to see areas being worked on and
are able to gain a better understanding of dental procedures being
performed. Back to top
TELESCOPIC LOUPES
The
dentist performs most of his dental procedures while wearing a pair of
funny looking glasses called surgical telescopes. These powerful
glasses have magnifiers on them, allowing the dentist to see fine
details that would go unnoticed to the naked eye. Back to top | 
