Technology
Microscope
Whenever possible, treatment is performed under magnification using our microscope.
The Global’s six steps of magnification and excellent light source enables us to perform procedures with a far higher degree of accuracy. The microscope also enables true microdentistry, thereby preserving as much of your healthy tooth structure as possible.
A camera attached to the microscope is connected to the overhead TV. If you want to, you can watch on the TV exactly the same image that the dentist is seeing through the eyepieces of the microscope. We can also take still photographs with the camera for use as part of your dental records.
CEREC®
Single-visit Crowns and Fillings
CEREC® CAD/CAM technology is a revolutionary new way to create crowns and fillings in ceramic materials, in a single visit.
Ceramics are stronger and, in many cases, more aesthetic than conventional tooth-coloured fillings
To learn more about our CEREC® CAD/CAM system, click here.
Laser Decay Diagnosis (Diagnodent)
The fine tip of the unit directs laser light into the tooth and the unit measures changes in the way the light is reflected. These changes are processed in the unit and a digital readout indicates the degree of decay in the tooth being examined.
OPG (orthpantamogram) machine
The OPG showed that the lower right wisdom tooth was a problem that could easily be treated, but it revealed a far more serious problem on the left.
An extremely large cyst (outlined by the red arrows) had grown in association with the impacted lower left wisdom tooth (green arrow). The cyst has caused severe destruction of the the bone in his jaw, requiring a very large operation to treat.
Digital Radiography (X-Rays)
Within a second or two after pressing the button, the X-Ray image appears on the computer monitor.
This image can be manipulated to enhance the diagnostic benefit from it. It also allows us to demonstrate with ease to our patients in greater detail the condition of their teeth and the surrounding bone.
Pulse-Oximeter for sleep survey
In some cases we can be reasonably certain that the patient has sleep problems that require referral to a sleep physician. There are however, patients whom we suspect might have sleep problems but for whom we would like more information to help determine if a referral to a sleep physician is warranted.
The pulse-oximeter is worn by that patient while they are sleeping. It records the heart rate and the concentration of Oxygen in the blood. In patients with sleep-disordered breathing, it is common for the heart rate to increase and the blood levels of Oxygen to drop when they are going through periods of inadequate airflow.
The recordings from the pulse-oximeter are uploaded to a facility in the USA, who generate a detailed analysis of the information. We don’t charge for the loan of the pulse-oximeter but there is a small fee for having the data analysed in the USA.
CBCT
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is a type of medical imaging technique that provides 3D imaging of the body, particularly useful for visualizing the structures in the head, neck, teeth, and jaw. It works similarly to traditional CT scans but uses a cone-shaped X-ray beam, which allows for faster imaging with lower radiation doses compared to conventional CT. Key Features of CBCT are:
- 3D Imaging
- Dental and Maxillofacial Applications
- Lower Radiation Dose
- High Resolution
We commonly use CBCT images for:
- Dental Implant Planning:
- Orthodontic Assessments:
- Sinus and Nasal Pathologies:
- TMJ Disorders:
- Oral Surgery
Overall, CBCT is a valuable diagnostic tool, especially in fields like dentistry and oral surgery, providing 3D visualization with lower radiation exposure compared to traditional CT scans.