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Imaging
Early discovery and accurate analysis means simpler and better treatment. Imaging technology gives us better eyes and better senses, and enables you to see what we see and participate in planning.
Here we include:
- high information, low dose x-rays
- laser fluorescence for decay analysis
- thermal and biochemical microprobes to monitor bacterial activity
- demonstration microscopes
- real-time macro-video of important oral findings.
X-Rays
Panoramic x-rays show easily understood patterns of tooth function, TMJ and other bone relationships, and potential sinus and carotid artery problems (predictive of strokes).
Digital x-rays use a computer pick-up, instead of film and toxic chemicals, to capture their images. "Smart software" can read this information in 25 times more detail than the human eye.
Laser Fluorescence
All substances "glow" uniquely. This principle, applied as an analytical tool, is called spectroscopy. Using a low power laser "reader," we can detect certain types of decay much sooner and with twice the accuracy of "picks" and x-rays.
Thermal and Biochemical Microprobes
Microbes cause inflammation (heat) and produce poisonous chemicals. We use probes (micro-measuring devices) to detect thermal or chemical changes, indicative of infections. Measuring pockets can only detect damage after it happens. Thermal/chemical probing can pinpoint germ activity before damage occurs.
Demonstration Microscopes with Real-time Macro-video
Samples of plaque are examined, and can be seen by you with a special video microscope. We can see what types of organisms are present, their degree of aggressiveness, their concentrations, and determine your level of infection. This information tells us:
- how to advise you about self-care at home
- the appropriate in-office methods we need to plan (and how often)
- how effectively our mutual efforts are working.
We use these advanced antimicrobial techniques, supplemented by laser methods and nutritional theory to help you avoid gum surgery. The process is intended to kill the germs which can lead not only to gum destruction and tooth loss, but to
- heart disease
- stroke
- surgery complications
- diabetic instability
- a host of other health problems.
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