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Digital X-ray: Digital radiography is one of the newest technologies in the dental office. A small sensor is placed in the patient’s mouth and instantly, with up to 90% less radiation, the x-ray is taken. We are then able to view the x-ray in 3D, zoom, colorized mode, measure bone density and much more. This gives us many more tools to diagnose problem areas in a faster, safer manner. An added benefit to the patient is a much greater ability to visualize what once only the Doctor could see.
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Intra-Oral Cameras: Technology has advanced to the point that we can put a video camera the size of a dental instrument in the patients mouth and capture images of your teeth. This allows us to diagnose problem areas and view them at 25-50 times magnification. This is very helpful in identifying cracked teeth and broken fillings.
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CEREC, CAD/CAM Technology: We can now use a camera, a computer, and a milling machine to prepare and place natural looking restorations such as crowns and onlays. The restorations are made while you wait! Using this technology, we can salvage more of the healthy part of your tooth and this process helps to restore strength comparable to your natural tooth structure.
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DIAGNOdent: Also among our newest technologies is a small laser instrument called the DIAGNOdent, which scans your teeth with harmless laser light searching for hidden decay. A number scale and an alarm signals your dental professional when there are signs of hidden decay. If decay is noted, immediate treatment can be scheduled and we are able to stop the spread of disease before it destroys the tooth from within.
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Smile Vision ® cosmetic imaging is used to give a better idea of what your smile could look like after treatment. We use a digital camera to take the picture which is sent to Smile Vision® . We note the changes to be made to the teeth and gums so that a trained technician can create a realistic result.
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Interactive Patient Education: We now have patient education that can be accessed instantly on a television monitor so that we may address your specific needs or concerns, and present all of your options for treatment. This helps you to choose the treatment plan that works best for you. We are also able to copy any information onto a CD for your own personal viewing from your home PC.
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