For many years, the main tools used in dentistry were small, metal, and manual. The most common that come to mind are the dental pick, the dental mirror, and the always infamous drill. Fortunately, the advancements in technology that are rapidly changing the world have also touched dentistry. Our team uses the most modern technology available today in order to treat patients quicker and easier, while also improving the overall quality of their care.
Lasers are playing a more prominent role in dental treatment as time goes on because they are able to diagnose problems with more accuracy and treat them less invasively. The Los Gatos Dental Group uses a variety of lasers for a spectrum of treatments, including gum recontouring and frenectomies for children and adults.
This scanner has the ability to evaluate occlusion, provide the Invisalign outcome simulator to show possible before and after ortho treatment plans, It has the “neri” system to detect early cavities.
The PIPs laser uses super-low frequencies to remove the infected dental pulp from your tooth. It is able to eliminate bacteria more quickly and completely than a normal root canal and is completely painless.
Diagnosing gum disease can be very difficult in its early stages, as it starts very subtly and takes a long time to develop. Micro-Ident is able to detect even the smallest traces of gum disease bacteria, helping our dentists come up with a treatment plan much faster to prevent the infection from causing permanent damage to your mouth.
Gum disease is one of the most common diseases in the country, and proper treatment is very important. Our soft-tissue laser can not only painlessly remove infected gum tissue-- it can also be used cosmetically to provide a gum lift. A “gummy” smile can be enhanced by removing excess tissue to give you a beautiful, more balanced smile.
Whenever you have a tooth prepared for a filling, a portion of it needs to be removed. This could possibly cause a patient discomfort, as well as jeopardize the integrity of the tooth’s structure. With air abrasion microdentistry, these problems are easily solved. A small hand-held device directs a fine stream of silica particles towards your tooth and is able to remove a smaller portion of it than previously needed. The particles of your tooth are then quickly suctioned away. It is able to provide better fillings and even save you from having to receive any type of anesthesia.
Normally, it takes about two weeks to get a dental crown. Thanks to CEREC technology, your crown can now be designed, milled, and placed all in one visit. The crowns created by CEREC are made of higher-quality materials and fit better than traditional metal crowns, giving you the best when it comes to both speed and quality.
The first part of any effective treatment plan is a diagnosis, so we use the tools that help us get the most accurate ones possible.
X-rays have been an important part of dentistry for a long time. Digital X-rays enable us to get your images sooner. We’re also able to show them to you on a chairside monitor so you know exactly what’s happening with your smile. A 3D CBCT is able to create an extremely accurate model of your teeth and mouth in 3-dimensions, which is extremely helpful when it comes to more advanced procedures, such as placing dental implants.
These small, pen-shaped devices not only allow our dentists to see your teeth and mouth better-- they also enable them to share the images with you instantly, chairside. This will help you better understand what we’re seeing so you can make well-informed decisions about your oral health.
Slides will be created with your saliva and gum tissue, and this will enable your doctor to catch your gum disease much sooner.
Do you or your partner snore or have obstructive sleep apnea? The solution may be a small, custom-made oral appliance. These are similar to mouthguards, except they gently shift your jaw to prevent your airway from becoming obstructed. They are much simpler and easier to use than a traditional CPAP machine, and most patients find them to be much more comfortable.
