Advanced Dental Technology

Digital Impressions

Dental impressions are needed for almost any type of dental restoration or wearable device. For customized bridgework, dentures, dental implants, or crowns to be created, a clear, accurate measurement of the tooth or teeth involved is required. In the past, this meant soft compounds being placed in the mouth and held there to form an impression – a procedure that often had to be done several times to procure a perfect impression.

The intra-oral scanner eliminates the need for “goop” to be placed in the mouth and is a welcome improvement for many patients who find having impressions being taken unpleasant. The scanner (which is similar in shape and size to a pen) quickly and accurately scans the tooth and its position in the mouth, allowing precise measurements to be recorded in preparation for custom fabrications. The result is a better experience for the patient and a better fitting restoration!

CariVu

Finding cavities is easier than ever with CariVu, the caries detection device that allows our dentists to see even the tiniest cracks and spots of decay. A companion tool to regular X-rays, the CariVu hugs the tooth and shines safe, near-infrared light through its entire structure. The light illuminates any defect in the tooth, whether it’s a speck of decay or the beginnings of a hairline crack.

With early detection of caries, your dentist can create a plan to monitor the tooth and quickly treat issues that become problematic. Even spots that don’t show obvious signs of decay but are shadowed can be charted and checked on regularly in case the area starts to degrade. CariVu is easy, fast, and perfect for patients who want to be certain their teeth stay in the best possible health.

Digital Patient Records

At Dynamic Smile Design, we are committed to making the lives of everyone around us easier. Digital records include built-in security and greatly improve the ease of use for your medical professionals, which means better care for you. A few of the benefits digital records offer include:

• Higher levels of patient security
• Faster consultations between medical professionals
• A more complete view of your medical history
• Instant prescription ordering
• Easier access for you
• More efficient insurance filing
• Elimination of paper waste

Digital Radiography

keep up with the ever-rising standard of care, we’ve replaced traditional X-rays with DEXIS digital radiography. This state-of-the-art technology emits 90% less radiation than traditional X-rays and provides high-quality diagnostic images. Flexible sensors are placed in your mouth to capture the data, which is then translated into images on the viewing screen.

As a routine part of dental healthcare, digital radiographs can help us discover decay below the gum line or inside a tooth, as well as provide early detection of potential developing tumors, cysts, or abscesses not visible to the naked eye. The images are immediately available for viewing, and can also be electronically submitted to specialists and insurance companies.

Digital Imaging

Having a hard time imagining what your smile will look like after treatment? With computerized digital imaging, Dr. Patel can show you the proposed results of specific therapies. We’ll take a “before” photo, and correct imperfections as you watch on a computer monitor. This lets you see the results of the treatment options Dr. Patel suggests and can help us select the right therapies for your smile.

OralID™ Cancer Screening

Dynamic Smile Design is a proud early adopter of the

OralID™ is a technology introduced for the early detection of oral cancer and other diseases of the mouth. The earlier we can detect oral cancer, the better chance we have of successful treatment. This type of oral cancer screening is painless and takes only one to two minutes.

OralID™ shines a safe blue light into the mouth and illuminates fluorophore molecules in the oral mucosal tissues. These molecules “fluoresce” or light up – much in the same way white shoes will under a black light. Abnormalities in the tissue produce a blue light, which is filtered out by the Velscope and appears as a dark spot. This tells dentists that further examination is necessary.

Although VELscope is not a diagnostic tool, it allows us to catch many oral problems before they can be seen by traditional examination. Among others, VELscope can detect the following diseases in their early stages:

• Oral cancer
• Pre-cancer
• Squamous papillomas
• Lichen planus
• Viral and bacterial infections

iTero™ intraoral scanners

In dentistry, one of the biggest limits on the precision and effectiveness of treatment has always been the problem of visibility. Intraoral cameras represent an advance in dental technology that takes our practice light years beyond simple mirrors.

Intraoral cameras are small video cameras located at the tip of a pen-like instrument that can be directed into the mouth. The camera gives us better angles and extreme close-ups, allowing for greater visibility and more precise treatment. We can even show you in real time the parts of your mouth that you would never otherwise see.

iTero™ intraoral scanners has become an indispensable diagnostic tool for our practice, helping us get a more detailed look at areas of concern. That lets us form a clearer picture of potential issues, whether it’s detecting the early stages of tooth decay or mapping the full extent of a crack or chip.

Our iTero™ intraoral scanners take this technology and lets you experience it as well. You see the inside of your mouth the way Dr. Patel sees it, as she or your hygienist moves the pen-sized camera inside your mouth. You can see everything we see, and ask questions. We love using this tool because it helps us better explain what the course of treatment is and how it will help each patient.