Advantages to Digital Radiography

Immediate observation of radiographic images - Immediacy of viewing the image is a significant clinical advantage in accomplishing many oral procedures. It is especially important in endodontic therapy, implant surgery, evaluation of crown fit, placement of posts in endodontically treated teeth, evaluation of potential overhangs or open margins in newly placed restorations, detection of radiopaque foreign objects in soft tissue, patient education and innumerable other situations.

Ability to enhance images - Digital radiography allows the clinician to change contrast (to lighter or darker), enlarge images, place color enhancements or superimpose various textures on images.

Data storage - Pulling up specific stored radiographic images from a computer database is easy because of the highly organized nature of computer file storage.

Communication with other practitioners - One of the most useful advantages of digital radiography is the ability it gives clinicians to send images to other practitioners in a matter of minutes, even while talking on the telephone.

Less radiation - The reduction in radiation offered by digital radiography – usually is 70 to 80 percent less than traditional method.

Laser treatment

Compared to the traditional dental drill, lasers:

• May cause less pain in some instances, therefore, reducing the need for anesthesia
• May reduce anxiety in patients uncomfortable with the use of the dental drill
• Minimize bleeding and swelling during soft tissue treatments
• May preserve more healthy tooth during cavity removal

TMJ COMPUTER ANALYSIS

Through the use of sophisticated computer analysis, we can help manage or alleviate TMJ pain by objectively determining a natural, comfortably balanced jaw position, and correcting a misaligned bite. We use TENS [Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation] to relax the muscles of the head and neck. TENS is also used to relieve pain caused by spasm and tension by releasing endorphins, the body's own natural pain killers.

Computer guided implant technology

It is an interactive 3D computer imaging system that guides the doctors in implant surgery. With computer guided implant surgery, Doctors can actually do a virtual surgery before ever touching their patients mouth. The information gathered is extremely accurate, allowing the doctors to visualize the precise placement of simulated implants, as it gives them knowledge of the anatomy of the jaw in all three dimensions. It helps them locate important internal structures and also allows the measurement bone quality and quantity directly from these images.