Advanced Dental Technology Londonderry
State-of-the-Art Technology for More Convenient Dental Care
Much like other forms of dentistry, the technologies of the past are no longer the ones used in today’s dental offices. While some continue to use more traditional techniques, our team at Miles of Smiles incorporates modernized equipment and devices to make dental care more patient-friendly and convenient. Learn more about our advanced dental technology in Londonderry by reading on below!
Panorex
A panorex is a very impressive piece of imaging machinery that is capable of identifying many issues and structures that a normal X-ray cannot. Initially, you will sit in a chair with your chin on a small ledge. Once positioned in the machine, it will rotate around your entire head taking a full 360-degree view of the teeth, head, sinuses and bones.
The ability to view the full structure of your head as a whole is very informative to the dentist. It will allow us to see any potential problems and make sure that everything is functioning as it should be. The panorex is capable of viewing specific types of structural problems, infections or asymmetry among many others.
Intraoral Camera
The intraoral camera is an amazing diagnostic tool for viewing different angles in the mouth that we would not have been able to just a few years ago. The camera gives us the ability to view the entire mouth on a monitor so that we can get a closer look at any potential issues or problems that may arise. In addition, the patient sees the same images we see. These digital images are also excellent for gaining procedure acceptance from insurance companies.
Rotary Endodontics
Endodontics, more commonly known as root canals, is a procedure where the roots or nerves of the tooth are removed. This is often because they are infected, and the tooth is causing pain.
Rotary endodontics is a way of performing the root canal utilizing a specific electrical handpiece. This tool often makes the process faster and allows the dentist to perform the procedure with greater ease.
DIAGNOdent (Digital Cavity Detection)
DIAGNOdent aids in the detection of cavities. Even very small lesions and incipient cavities can be detected, enabling you to protect and preserve the tooth substance.
Within the decay model, the accuracy of diagnosing "hidden" occlusal cavities is recognized to be a challenge. Both visual and radiographic evaluation can be significantly more accurate with the use of KaVo's DIAGNOdent laser cavities detection aid. The device:
- Is proven to be over 90% accurate in cavities detection.
- Is ideal as an adjunct to minimally invasive techniques (air abrasion, micro rotary instrumentation, etc.).
- Allows monitoring of cavities progression.
Digital Dental X-Rays
Digital X-rays are quickly becoming adopted by a large percentage of the dental industry. A digital X-ray allows the dentist to take an image of the tooth or teeth and put it into an imaging program. Within this imaging program, several tools will allow the dentist to take a very close look at the teeth and surrounding structures with amazing accuracy. As a benefit to the patient, the digital X-ray also provides nearly 80% less radiation than a standard X-ray.
This is because the digital version of the X-ray is much more sensitive to this radiation and has been specifically designed with the patient in mind.