- Intra-oral camera
- Prophy-Jet® (air polishing)
- Ultrasonic dental cleaning
- Piezoelectric scaler
- Video Imaging
Intra-Oral Camera
An intra-oral camera is a small camera which is designed to be used in the mouth to take video or photos. This device helps in many aspects of dentistry; it is highly used in patient education so the patient can see in detail the condition of their mouth or teeth in a Pc or TV screen. Our Glendale dentist is able to explain the dental procedures more clearly and detect fractures or problems that may be missed by the human eye. These cameras are also useful for keeping records of each patient for study and information purposes.
Intra-oral cameras modernize the documentation process for insurance companies, record keeping and dental school studies. They also help save time and paper and facilitate the exchange in information between dental specialists.
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Prophy-Jet® (air polishing)
Prophy-Jet® is an air polishing prophylaxis system which uses components such as; air, water, and either sodium bicarbonate or non-sodium powder, to remove superficial stains, dental plaque and soft debris while polishing the tooth’s surface at the same time.
The Prophy-Jet® is a high-tech alternative for the traditional hand-piece instrument dentists have been using for years. The Prophy-Jet® is soundless, has no vibrations and does not leave an unpleasant aftertaste in your mouth. We may use this device prior to some dental procedures to leave the tooth or teeth
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Ultrasonic Dental Cleaning
Ultrasonic dental cleaning is a procedure that removes tartar and calculus in a faster and efficient way with no metal scraping. For this procure, our dentist in Glendale uses an instrument called an ultrasonic scaler which sends ultrasonic vibrations throughout your teeth to blast tartar and calculus away from your teeth.
This painless device does not produce any sound or physical vibrations, only ultrasonic, this way the patient will have a cleaner teeth without even feeling or hearing anything. The ultrasonic scaler reduces the regular time of a scaling and root planning procedure since it removes all the calculus at the same time. It also helps avoid the progression of gum disease and it is so powerful it can reduce the appearance of stains!
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Piezoelectric scaler
A piezoelectric scaler is an instrument used for scaling and root planning that uses pulsing voltage applied to ceramic crystals which fly and move the tip in a reciprocating pattern. This causes the tissues to heat, requiring fluid for cooling them. Piezo tips have special edges that are great at removing calculus and it is also faster and removes persistent deposits faster than other devices.
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Video Imaging
Intraoral video imaging refers to the different technological devices used to view digital images of the patient’s mouth. It involves the use of a tiny intra-oral camera with a small fiber optic light that is placed within the mouth to view its condition in detail. This camera is attached to a computer which allows the images of your teeth to be displayed on the computer monitor, making it easier for our Glendale dentist to explain the treatments needed.
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