Dental Technology 9-24

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Dental Technology

• A trip to the dentist can be stressful for
  patients. A dentists goal is to provide a safe
  and comfortable environment for patients while
  identifying and treating dental lesions. Advanced
  dental technology can help a dentist achieve this
  goal.
• These tools aid in identifying early lesions,
  enhance communication and improve the accuracy of
  treatments. Here are a few examples a dentist
  can employ to meet these demands and improve
  overall patient satisfaction.

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• DIAGNOdent is a diagnostic tool that can detect
  changes in teeth that represent the early changes
  of tooth decay. A small handheld device with an
  attached wand that emits laser light is passed
  over teeth. A reading of the fluorescent light is
  quantifiably measured. Advantages include the
  rapidity of the test and it is easily used during
  routine exams. A higher reading correlates with
  more severe decay. Patients are familiar with the
  use of X-rays to identify tooth decay but that
  only shows advanced lesions.
• DIAGNOdent is a technique that can accurately
  identify lesions before they are visualized with
  the naked eye. It is also helpful for hard to see
  areas within the grooves and holes of teeth in
  the back of the mouth, an area that is usually a
  challenge to see. The early detection of
  cavities allows the dentist to opt for more
  conservative, less intrusive, and, most
  importantly, less painful treatments such as
  sealants for these early lesions. This will
  certainly improve patient satisfaction.

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• Digital photography has many advantages also. Los
  Angeles Dentist, Dr. Arthur A. Kezian, uses an
  intraoral camera. This is a simple handheld
  digital camera which obtains digital pictures,
  can rapidly be printed and shown to patients
  during the visit. These images can be used as a
  visual tool to assist the dentist when discussing
  the problem and treatment plan with the patient.
• In addition, images can be taken after treatment
  so the patient can see the effects before and
  after management. In addition to these images
  improving communication, they are helpful for the
  maintenance of detailed dental records. This also
  makes patient records more transportable.

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• A dentist can improve the precision of treatments
  by visualizing more details while providing
  treatment. This is accomplished by wearing
  surgical telescopes or loupes. This tool is worn
  just like glasses and provides high resolution
  and magnification. This enables more attention to
  detail and adjustments in treatment can be made
  as needed.
• These are just a few examples of how the use of
  advanced dental technology can improve a dental
  practice and provide optimal patient care.

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