We
practice careful, gentle, family dentistry with
the latest
techniques
in laser, cosmetic, restorative,
reconstructive,
periodontal,
pain managment, and air-abrasion.
We have
intraoral
imiaging and educational videos. During
treatment our
patients
can watch TV or listen to CD's which are provided,
and in
the
waiting room we have a Sony Play Station. The office is bright, cheery,
high
tech.
but with a soft touch. If you would like to know which insurance plans we participate with and how our office handles your insurance please click HERE
or leave
e-mail
for myself or one of our staff members.
The
laser we use in an Nd:Yag made by Sunrise Technologies.
It is a 3watt free running laser. The wavelength
is in the near infrared and is commonly used in
eye surgery and bulk tissue removal. Darkly stained,
or red and inflammed tissue absorbe its energy the
best.
The
primary use for a laser is in soft tissue surgery.
Some dentists can use it to aid in bleaching teeth;
but, it is no more effective then the simpler and
cheaper take home methods allthough it is much quicker............
At
the lower energy settings local anesthetic often
is not required.
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ABOUT LASERS
Cerec2 is a CAD/CIM machine that makes crowns, inlays, onlays from solid blocks
of ceramic. Most of the time a crown can be made in one day and often during the same appointment. A very sophistacated infrared optical sensor
takes the "impression" using parallax technique to obtain an accurate image of the prepared tooth. Then, the computer, with guidance from the operator, designs, and mills the crown or "filling".
MORE ABOUT CEREC2
Air
abraision is the newest concept in dentistry. It
is the use of a highly controlled and precise mini-sandblasting
unit. Gently and quickly tooth structure is removed,
often without the need of lidocaine and without
the noise of the drill.
The unit we have is the Sunrise Technologies Associate.
Our
intra-oral camera is an acucam with a panasonic
video printer. We use it for documentation and patient
education.
We have a very basic in house dental lab. Primerly it is used to trim and pour
models, Adjust and polish crowns, bridges and dentures; and, make simple
denture repairs.
Our
Panoramic X-ray machine is a Yosida Kaycor 10 su
model. It is useful in viewing wisdom teeth, Gross
TMJ anatomy, and overall condition of the teeth
and surrouding bone. Typicaly this maching is seen
in oral surgeons and other specialists office's.
We use it to provide a full diagnostic work up when
needed.
Digital Radiography is our newest tool.It allows
us to take x-rays with 1/3 the normal Radiation
and read the x-ray within seconds instead of waiting
up to 10 min for film.The unit we have is made by
Dexis. The sensor is manufactured by Rockwell (the
aerospace company). All the images are stored on
our file server and the pcmcia card can be moved
from one room to another.
Nitrous Oxide is available to all patients on request.
We have a standard mobil unit by MDT/Mekesson, langhing
gas, when administered properly, is useful Adjanet
in relieving stress and making the dental experience
more pleasurable. We like to monitor our patients
with a pulse oxcimeter during Analegesia. This tells
us the persons pulse rate and amount of oxygen in
their blood.
