Advanced Dental Technology
Digital Imaging
Our doctors carefully choose which and when radiographs are taken. There are many guidelines that we follow. Radiographs allow us to see everything we cannot see with our own eyes. Radiographs enable us to detect cavities in between your teeth, determine bone level, and analyze the health of your bone. We can also examine the roots and nerves of teeth, diagnose lesions such as cysts or tumors, as well as assess damage when trauma occurs.
Dental radiographs are invaluable aids in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining dental health. Exposure time for dental radiographs is extremely minimal. Our doctors utilize Digital Imaging Technologies within the office. With digital imaging, exposure time is about 50 percent less when compared to traditional radiographs and radiation exposure is 1/16th that of traditional x-rays. Digital imaging can also help us retrieve valuable diagnostic information. We may be able to see cavities better.
Digital imaging allows us to store patient images and enables us to quickly and easily transfer them to specialists or insurance companies.
CBCT
Our office has its own cone-beam CT on site! This cutting-edge technology allows us to take a 3-D scan of your mouth and jaw. These scans are an excellent diagnostic tool and crucial for guided surgery, which allows predictable implant placement. Our doctors also use CBCT scans for treating sleep apnea.
Laser Dentistry
For patients who do not look forward to needles, drilling, or numbness, Laser Dentistry may be the right choice.
Laser dentistry is one of dentistry’s latest advances. The laser delivers energy in the form of light. Depending on the intended result, this energy travels at different wavelengths and is absorbed by a “target.” In dentistry, these targets can be enamel, decay, gum tissue, or whitening enhancers.
Our office has two lasers, Hoya Versawave and Picasso. Each one absorbs a different wavelength of light while reflecting others. Laser dentistry can be used for both tooth and soft tissue-related procedures. Oftentimes no local anesthesia is required. Unlike the dental drill, with laser dentistry there is no heat or vibration, making the procedure quite comfortable for most patients. For soft tissue (surgical) procedures it eliminates the need for suturing and healing is much faster.
Dental lasers have been shown to be safe and effective for treating both children and adults.
CEREC CAD-CAM
The CEREC system allows our doctors to replace conventional impression methods with a clean, fast digital scan that is obtained in just a few minutes through a series of photographic images taken in the mouth. Combining this scanned data with our advanced software, we’re able to design a custom, permanent restoration. A milling unit then fabricates your restorative design quickly and conveniently, right in our dental office.
Intraoral Camera
Many patients, especially younger patients, are very familiar with the latest technology and are comfortable with the high-tech practice. Computers and TV screens are their primary method of information processing.
Our doctors utilize Intraoral Camera technology to help you better understand your diagnosis. An Intraoral Camera is a very small camera – in some cases, just a few millimeters long. The intraoral camera allows our practice to view clear, precise images of your mouth, teeth, and gums, in order for us to accurately make a diagnosis. With clear, defined, enlarged images, you see details that may be missed by standard mirror examinations. This can mean faster diagnosis with less chair time for you!
Intraoral cameras also enable our practice to save your images in our office computer to provide a permanent record of treatments. These images can be printed for you, other specialists, and your lab or insurance companies.
Zoom! Whitening
Many patients desire a more beautiful smile and whitening treatments are one of the most efficient ways to enhance one’s smile. Our office uses Phillips’ Zoom! whitening system, which allows patients to achieve greater results than over-the-counter treatments in a single visit. Please click here for more detailed information and FAQ on Zoom!.
Cable TV
We want you to be comfortable and relaxed during your treatment. That’s why we have cable tv available in every operatory! Enjoy your favorite show while Dr. Pelts or Dr. Weil transform your smile.