Technology
Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the most advanced technology available. We offer digital x-Rays, intra-oral cameras, diagnostic lasers, and Zoom!™ -- the latest tooth whitening technique, etc.
Biolase
CAESY Education Systems
Digital X-rays
Florida Probe Periodontal Checkup
Intra Oral Camera
Invisalign
Sterilization and Patient Safety
Zoom
Biolase
BIOLASE Technology develops and markets advanced medical and dental laser products, including specialized biomaterials for medical and other dentistry specialties. BIOLASE products incorporate new patented and patent-pending technologies that achieve results not available through other products.
The Diolase Plus™ Dental Soft Tissue Laser is a surgical device at the cutting edge of technology, designed for a wide variety of oral soft tissue procedures. The Diolase Plus™ utilizes a solid state diode as a laser energy source, and the energy is delivered to the operating area by means of a flexible fiber connecting the laser source and the handpiece. The device is activated by means of a footswitch.
The Diolase Plus™ is intended for use by dentists in oral soft tissue procedures and requires proper clinical and technical training.
CAESY is a comprehensive software program used in the operatories and consult room to explain diagnoses, procedures, alternatives and post-op instructions to patients.
The software distributes multimedia patient education to workstations throughout the office, creates multimedia CDs with presentations and more to send home with patients, and simultaneously educates patients on specific procedures in the operatory and show patient education in the reception room.
Smile Channel, the reception area program that comes with CAESY, subtly promotes the benefits of esthetic dentistry and the importance of good hygiene habits.
Digital X-rays
Traditionally, dentists use x-rays to find out what's going on below the surface, developing them in a darkroom full of chemicals, and examining the resulting films on a special light board.
Digital radiography entirely outmodes that cumbersome process. Now, a tiny sensor placed in the mouth acts like a miniature VCR camera with an x-ray sensitive chip, exposing you to 50%-90% less radiation exposure than with traditional x-ray techniques. The resulting highly detailed image of your mouth is almost instantaneously translated onto our computer screen, carrying with it all the conveniences of other digitized images. We can rotate it, magnify it, adjust it for contrast, and even color-code it for educational purposes. Because it helps our patients clearly understand the root issues behind their dental health, we're able to work together to determine the very best treatment options for each case.
Florida Probe Periodontal Checkup
This office utilizes the latest in high tech products to provide our patients with optimal dental care. We now offer a new diagnostic service to check for gum disease called the "Florida Probe". This computarized Periodontal check-up offers an accurate and objective assessment of the progression of gum disease which assists this office in providing a diagnosis at the earliest possible stage. This offers our patients more options for treatment and can assist in preventing the damaging effects from this disease. When leaving our office with your periodontal chart you will have a clear and detailed picture of your periodontal health. Future visists will allow us to accurately monitor and track your progress to help protect your beautiful smile for a lifetime.
Intra Oral Camera
This wonderful new technology allows you to relax in your chair while simultaneously observing a real-time pictures of the inside of your mouth magnified beyond normal size on an adjacent computer monitor! Not only does this make it simple to see and understand what the doctor is telling you, but it makes it simple for us to keep incredibly accurate records from one visit to the next.
The Invisalign® system is the virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth and achieve the dazzling smile you've always dreamed of. Using advanced 3-D computer-imaging technology, Invisalign depicts your complete treatment plan, from the initial position of your teeth to the final desired position. Then a series of clear aligners are custom-made for your teeth – and your teeth only – to move them little by little.
The virtually invisible aligners, which are made of a thermoplastic material uniquely developed for the Invisalign treatment plan, look similar to tooth-whitening trays. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks before being replaced by the next in the series, until the final position of your teeth is achieved. Your Invisalign treatment time will be determined by your doctor, based on your specific needs.
Sterilization and Patient Safety
Our office uses state of the art sterilization to ensure patient safety. Sterilization and disinfection are the basic steps in instrument processing and surface asepsis. Sterilization refers to the use of a physical or chemical procedure to destroy all forms of microorganisms, including the highly resistant spores.
We use Rapid Steam Autoclave at 275º F(35psi), for 15-20 minutes.
First, the instruments are prepared for the sterilization process. Patient debris and fluids are removed by placing the instruments in 3.2% glutaraldehyde for 40 minutes .Following this pre-disinfection step the instruments are transferred to an ultrasonic cleaner for another 15 minutes .Then the instruments are rinsed, dried, placed in self sealing sterilization pouches and sterilized in the autoclave. Instruments which can not be heat sterilized, are immersed in 2% glutaraldehyde for 10 hours to cold sterilize.
We use Biological, Chemical and Mechanical indicators to monitor our sterilization process.Using bacterial spores to monitor the sterilization process is referred to as biologic monitoring (or spore-testing), and the bacterial spores used for monitoring the sterilization process are referred to as biologic indicators (BIs). Of the three methods, biologic monitoring is regarded as the most valid for monitoring the sterilization process, for it uses live, highly resistant bacterial spores.
We biologically monitor our sterilizer once a week to ensure complete sterilization using spore strips and keep accurate records for our monitoring. These strips are enclosed in a glassine envelope and processed through the sterilizer. They are then sent to our spore testing center where they are tested for live spores.
Chemical monitoring involves using chemical indicators (CIs) that change color or form when exposed to specific high temperatures or to the sterilizing conditions within a sterilizer. This is referred to as chemical monitoring (or process monitoring). We use sterilization pouches that have special marking that change color when subjected to sterilizing temperatures.
Mechanical monitoring involves observing and recording the physical aspects (e.g., temperature, pressure, or time) of the cycle when the sterilizer is being operated. Our Sterilizer is serviced regularly to ensure proper functioning.
We want to let you know that we have a new, very fast way to whiten your teeth. It's called Zoom!
Zoom! got its name from its speed. It's considered one of the fastest teeth whitening systems, and can fit easily into the most hectic of schedules. Zoom! can whiten your teeth at the office or at home. If you choose the in-office teeth whitening option, your teeth can look up to eight shades lighter in just one hour. If you choose the take-home option, your teeth can look up to six shades lighter in just three days, and with additional applications, you can go even lighter.
Please give us a call today to schedule an appointment and you will be going home an hour later with a beautiful, bright smile!