What the Latest Dental Technology Can Do for You

New dental innovations pop up every year that benefit patients and health care providers alike. Also, dentists increasingly use technology to optimize the patient experience.

Discover some of the most exciting dental innovations.

Intraoral Cameras for Precise Diagnosis

Previously, dentists kept a patient's mouth open for hours to explore the oral cavity. As a result, some people hesitated to go to the dentist due to the invasive nature of traditional procedures. However, intraoral cameras have revolutionized dental care as they deliver high-quality images in a less-invasive way.

An intraoral camera is a light, compact device that takes stills and videos of the oral cavity. It features an inbuilt light source to illuminate the teeth and gums. Subsequently, a dentist can easily diagnose gum diseases, plaque buildup, cracks, broken fillings, or soft tissue lesions.

The camera allows dental practitioners to see all corners of a patient's mouth and identify issues that a naked eye can miss. In turn, detecting dental issues early prevents further complications.

KöR Whitening System for Stunning Smiles

Everyone deserves a dazzling smile. While you can easily find at-home whitening kits, most options in the market are ineffective. In contrast, the KöR whitening system delivers impressive whitening results to restore your smile.

Teeth discoloration primarily results from stain molecules and large natural pigments becoming trapped within the tooth's microstructure. The chromophores in the molecules stain the teeth and make them appear darker over time.

Whitening formulas form hydrogen peroxide to bleach the stains on your teeth. However, saliva contaminates the hydrogen peroxide, leaving most formulas active for only 25-35 minutes. In contrast, the KöR system features trays that prevent saliva contamination. Consequently, KöR whitening gels boast of 6-10 hours of whitening activity.

Keep KöR gels continuously refrigerated to prevent the unstable chemicals from losing potency. In this way, you get fresh chemistry every time your dentist does in-office treatments. What's more, your dentist gives the whitening chemicals enough time to diffuse into the microstructure of the teeth.

Digital X-Rays for Improved Accuracy

Traditionally, dentists used photographic x-ray films to identify and monitor oral conditions. These film x-rays exposed patients to radiation and released poor-quality images. The enhanced imagery of digital x-rays is one of the primary reasons why modern dentists turn to digital radiography.

First, digital x-rays expose patients to less radiation, making them safer alternatives to traditional x-ray films. Moreover, digital sensors can take multiple images at once, and you spend less time on the dentist's chair.

Then, your dentist will broadcast, enlarge, colorize, or enlarge the digital images on a computer. As a result, you can easily spot oral diseases and map out a treatment plan. What's more, you get to see all the changes unfolding in your oral activity and determine the effectiveness of the dentist's interventions.

Cone Beam Dental Tomography for Detailed Analysis

Cone beam dental tomography (CBCT) is a variation of computed tomography that projects x-ray beams outward in the shape of a cone for medical evaluation. CBCT produces detailed scans for many applications like preparing for dental implants and tooth extractions. It can evaluate conditions of the jaw and dentition as well as diseases that affect the bony structures of the nasal cavity and face.

This technique produces 3D information instead of the 2D images of conventional x-ray machines. Thus, dentists mainly use CBCT when traditional x-rays are insufficient.

The practice of dentistry constantly changes to improve services and enhance patient comfort. At Doctors Davis & Beyer Dental Health Professionals, we are proud to provide the latest innovations in dental health care. Call us today to experience the best dental technology available.