Advanced Dental Technology – Wilmington, VT
Taking Advantage of the Latest Advancements
While we recognize that technology can never replace warmth and caring, we feel that it is a useful means to the end result of providing superior patient service. We will do our best to keep up with new developments, as they become available, to help us give you the finest care possible.
Intraoral Camera
Thanks to the autofocus and lighting features of our Carestream intraoral camera, we’re able to take precise, clear images or videos of your teeth and gums from many different angles. Then we can display them on a nearby monitor to show you exactly what we’ve found. Having such clear visuals available in a short amount of time has made communicating with our patients easier than ever before. We want you to feel like you understand exactly what we’re talking about before we begin your treatment.
Digital X-Rays
Digital X-rays reveal decay and dental damage in the hard-to-see areas of your mouth. The switch to digital technology has greatly reduced the amount of radiation patients need to be exposed to and has also sped up the process considerably. Our office uses a few different kinds of X-rays. We perform traditional panorex X-rays that let us take a two-dimensional picture of your teeth and gums, but we also employ extraoral imaging or CBCT scans to create comprehensive three-dimensional models of the mouth.
CT/Cone Beam Scanner
“CT” is short for “computed tomography”, and “cone beam” refers to the shape of the X-ray beam that scans your mouth. A CT/cone beam scan involves taking hundreds of pictures that are eventually combined into a model of your teeth and gums that can be viewed from any angle. We’ll be able to examine nerve pathways, the position of various oral structures, and other details that need to be taken into account before implant placement and other procedures.
Digital Impression System
Our patients don’t have to worry about messing with uncomfortable dental putty thanks to our CEREC digital impression system. Now we can create highly accurate three-dimensional images of the mouth to aid us in the design and placement of various dental restorations. And with CEREC, it’s possible for us to create the restoration on the same day that the impressions are taken. Since digital scans are less prone to error than physical impressions, you can be confident that your restoration will fit correctly.
The Making of a Cerec Crown
Custom-made dental crowns that are both designed and fabricated using computer technology for a custom fitting new, strong tooth. Crowns are often used to restore damaged or decayed teeth, and can even improve the esthetics of your smile. What are the benefits of getting a Cerec crown? This is a same-day procedure where the crown is designed, created and placed in a single dental visit! We take digital impressions using a scanner so there is no messy impression material.