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Panoramic X-Rays Shows Us the Big Picture! |
Dental
X-rays, also called radiographs, are an important tool for
Dr. Belter to be able to see everything in your mouth. Our
new Instrumentarium OP200D "is awesome," says Dr. Belter.
It is especially important if you are going to have any
kind of surgery. The panoramic X-ray -- gives a broad overview
of the entire mouth. This X-ray gives us amazing information
about your teeth, upper and lower jawbone, sinuses, and
other hard and soft tissues of the head and neck.
One advantage of the panoramic X-ray is comfortable experience
for our patients. Unlike other X-rays where the film is
placed inside the patient's mouth, the panoramic X-ray is
contained in a machine that moves around the patient's head.
We had an old pan that used chemicals and film. "This new
one is a top of the line digital machine that is compatible
with all the new technology," says Dr. Belter. "The thing
I love the most is how little radiation my patients are
exposed to with this new machine. It's less than that of
one of the old little bitewing images," she touts. The X-ray
will also reveal deep cavities and gum disease. We only
take a 'pan' every four or five years unless a medical procedure
warrants it. So when yours comes up we will treat you to
the new technology.
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Panorex also may detect changes in the bone caused by periodontal
disease or rare tumors and cysts. We can also use it to
evaluate the TMJ and determine if TMJ pain originates from
an anatomical deformity requiring surgical intervention
(rather than the normal palliative care we recommend from
"overuse", splints nightguard, etc.
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| Digital
X-Rays |
Digital radiography greatly reduces the patients exposure
to radiation by as much as 80-90% from traditional intra-oral
x-rays. To improve your care we've invested in a new way
of looking into your mouth - a procedure that's fast, and
incredibly precise - digital x-rays. What's even more amazing
is that we get an image immediately that is large, clear,
and accurate, right next to your chair... ready for discussion.
Digital x-ray technology speeds and simplifies the diagnostic
part of your treatment, and most importantly allows us to
provide a much higher level of care.
Reduced Radiation, Yields Radical
Results
Digital x-rays use 50-90% less radiation than old-fashioned
x-rays. Additional benefits include the elimination of old
fashioned dark room chemicals. Which is better for the environment.
The highly detailed image of your teeth on our computer
screen, can be rotated, magnified, adjusted for contrast,
and even color-coded for educational purposes. Further,
we can store it on our computer files, thus saving paper.
For insurance purposes, referrals or patient education,
it can be accurately reproduced any number of times. In
summary, digital x-rays are faster, cleaner, and allow us
to provide better quality care.
To learn even more about the technology used at Bridgeview
Dental visit our links where you
can see images of the actual equipment and learn how it
is all used for your better health.
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| X-Rays: |
State
of the art digital radiography using Dexis OpTime scanner
and GenDex Progeny Dental - Preva DC x-ray equipment. This
equipments allows staff at Bridgeview Dental to get a clearer,
more detailed picture of your teeth. This allows for more
accurate diagnosis. They expose you to far less radiation.
http://www.progenydental.com/
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| Electric
handpiece system: |
Allows for more precise tooth preparation in less time than
a standard air driven hand piece. KaVo ELECTROtorque plus
has earned the highest recognition and awards from DentalTown
and REALITY publishing! Evaluators of a leading independent
non-profit dental education and product testing foundation
note the ELECTROtorque plus recently as a product they can't
live without. In addition to saving time, it is much quieter
technology creating a less stressful and more comfortable
environment.
http://www.kavousa.com
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| Diagnodent
- Laser Detection of Cavities: |
This instrument that uses a small
laser to detect cavities. It's completely safe and painless.
It also allows for much earlier detection and therefore
a much smaller restoration would be needed or with preventative
treatment may eliminate the need for a filling entirely.
Although fluoride has greatly increased the
health of our teeth, it has also created a harder enamel
surface decreasing the accuracy of traditional cavity detection
techniques (the explorer). This is why Dr. Belter thinks
the diagnodent is " so awesome! It is as essential tool
in cavity prevention and detection." The laser technology
penetrates the enamel and actually quantifies the amount
of decayed material present in your mouth.
http://www.21stcenturydental.com
or
http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/dentalhealthcheck/
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| Kavo
Diagnodent: |
More and more patients place value on healthy and attractive
teeth. In order to maintain them, the earliest possible
care is essential. DIAGNOdent aids in the detections of
caries. Even very small lesions are detected at the earliest
stage, enabling you to protect and preserve the tooth substance.
http://www.kavo.com/Default.aspx?navid=40&oid=002&lid=En
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| ELECTROtorque
plus: |
This can benefit your care because of its power and precision.
ELECTROtorque plus is the most advanced and innovative electric
hand piece system on the market.
http://www.kavousa.com
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| Dexis: |
The DEXIS digital X-ray system, provides numerous benefits
to you.
Benefits
Less waiting time
Shorter appointments
Better understanding of treatment
Environmentally friendly
No more film, or chemicals to be exposed to
Instant images saves time
Increases insurance claims being paid for you
Reduced exposure to radiation
www.dexis.com
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| Intra-oral
camera by Acclaim: |
Makes
it easy to see what is going on in your mouth because it enlarges
up to 150%.
http://www.allproimaging.com/veterinary/Acclaim/Acclaim.aspx |
| Anesthsia
Machine: |
Injectable anesthetics that are given by Dr. Belter, such
as Lidocaine, prevent pain in a specific area of your mouth
during treatment by blocking the nerves that sense or transmit
pain and numbing mouth tissues. This new machine makes insertions
of any needles very gentle and just numbs one tooth rather
than your whole mouth. Now you will have quicker recovery
without feeling like you have a bunch of marbles in your
mouth.
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| Sterilization
For your Health and Safety |
For
example, the sterilizer Bridgeview Dental uses is a vacuum
technology that allows the wrapped cassettes containing
the dental instruments that are used on your teeth to come
out dry and sterilized. This is very important for maintaining
a sterile environment after the cassette is removed from
the sterilizer. Instruments in some systems of sterilization
at other practices come out wet - allowing contaminents
to be wicked into the the packaging prior to use. At Bridgeview
Dental our instruments are wrapped, sterilized and removed
dry from the sterilizer which means they remain sterile
until they are opened for the next patient. In all likelihood
this technology could be incorporated into OSHA requirements,
but we are ahead of the game.
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