What New Technologies are Being Used?
Our specialty endodontic practice is committed to excellence and using state-of-the-art technology to enhance patient care.
Our practice is equipped with dental operating microscopes, which allows power adjustments for focus, zoom, focal length, and intensity of the Zenon light source. An ASI dental unit also complete with air-driven high and low speeds fiber optic handpieces, electric rotary motor, ultrasonics, system B, obtura, dual micro irrigators, micro air syringes, and curing light.
Digital X-rays: By using computerized digital x-rays, we are able to reduce the radiation to our patients by almost 90%. A comfortable sensor pad is used, instead of film, to capture an instant on screen image. This allows for shorter appointments for our patients. Digital x-rays can be enhanced by the computer for improved visualization and diagnosis. We can quickly send a patient report with these x-rays to the referring dentist after a patient's with us.
Microscope: Our special operating microscopes support magnification (up to 25X) and Zenon illumination. This technology enables the doctor to see tiny details inside a tooth including but not limited to fracture, isthmus, separated instrument, calcify canals and intra-coronal decay. A tiny video camera on the operating microscope can record images of a tooth to further document the doctor's findings. This leads to a better and more accurate diagnosis and results in better dental evaluation and treatment decisions.
Digital Imaging: The OPMI PROergo microscope from Carl Zeiss is equipped with a high-resolution 3-chip video camera, which can record images of a tooth to further document the doctor's findings. These pictures and video can be sent to the referring dentist for increased communication of the patient's specific needs.
Apex Locator: This device helps to precisely measure the length of the tooth's roots electronically for complete cleaning of the tooth. Due to its high accuracy, it reduces the number of x-rays normally needed during the procedure. Used along with digital x-rays, this device lowers patient radiation exposure even further.
Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments: The degree of cleaning and shaping determines the success of root canal therapy. Along with liquid antimicrobial agent, nickel-titanium hand and rotary files are used to maximize the removal of the harmful bacteria within the root canal system.
Ultrasonics: An alternative to the drill. Instead of using a drill inside a tooth, this device vibrates a diamond coated metal tip at high frequency. It is most commonly being used in root end surgery and non-surgical re-treatment. Because it is very small, it can be used under the microscope for precise removal of small amounts of tooth or fillings allowing for conservative treatment of your tooth.
