Modern Technology In The Dental Office
May 13, 2014
I was recently asked why I am so concerned about bringing modern dental technology into my dental office.
The easiest way to explain how I feel is to draw a comparison with hospitals. If you or a family member goes to a hospital for a surgery, which hospital are you going to choose. The hospital with a fifteen year old surgery center or the hospital with the state-of-the-art equipment, such as CAT Scan, Robotics, Heart catheters and the list goes on.
A dental office is no different! We are working on the human body, your body. Dentists are responsible for making sure you can eat, show a youthful smile and keep your teeth disease free for as long as you live. Another important duty is to eliminate any infection in your mouth that can affect your heart, other organs or exacerbate diabetes and other health conditions.
Modern dental technology is dramatically improving a patient’s experience in a dental office. Certain advancements have also vastly improved the accuracy of the dental work being placed in a patients mouth.
We all have one life and one body. Let’s take care of it the best we can!
Say Goodbye to Gooey Dental Impressions
April 18, 2014
One of the biggest complaints I hear from my patients is that the materials dentists use to take impressions for crowns, veneers and bridges is extremely unpleasant. The impression material when it is placed in a patient’s mouth typically runs down the back of the throat causing patients to gag and usually tastes awful. To add insult to injury a patient has to sit and endure this anywhere from one minute to seven minutes waiting for the material to harden before it can be removed. Even though my assistant and I will stay next to the patient the entire time the impression is in their mouth, it is still ‘gooey’ uncomfortable, a little claustrophobic.
Last year a new digital scanner was introduced to dentists. The 3Shape Digital Impression Scanner. Not many things surprise me in dentistry anymore but the technology of 3Shape scanner is simply amazing!
How the scanner works is that when a dentist prepares a tooth for a crown (including veneers, onlays, implant crowns and many other dental restorations) a small camera is placed in the mouth and the scanner begins to take hundreds of color pictures of your teeth and gums. Once the dentist is satisfied that the scanner has captured all the information the scanner sends the 3D images to the lab by email. The scanner is in the mouth, taking its pictures, for about 45 seconds three times.
The advantages of the 3Shape scanner for patients are quick and comfortable impressions, high quality restoration fits and minimal grinding, reduced number of appointments due to fewer retakes, reduced overall chair time and most importantly a great patient experience.
Follow my Blog as I will continue to share more information about modern dental advances which are leading to better accuracy and a much improved patient experience in the dental chair.
What’s the Difference Between In-Office and At-Home Teeth Whitening?
September 6, 2011
Whether because of certain foods or drinks, or other factors like aging, tobacco, or even medications like tetracycline, teeth can become stained. But even if stained teeth might be inevitable, the good news is you can do something about it.
At Dr. Canzoneri’s Arcadia office, patients have two options for getting rid of stains—in-office and at-home whitening. But while both can significantly brighten stained teeth, there are important differences to consider.
Single-Visit Smile Makeovers from Your Arcadia Dentist
June 16, 2011
Almost everyone can pinpoint some aspect of their smile that they dislike. Maybe you have a dark spot on one tooth or yellow stains that age your appearance. Maybe you think that cosmetic dentistry is a luxury that only celebrities can afford. I’ve been practicing dentistry in the Arcadia area for over 25 years, and I’m here to tell you that almost everyone can benefit from a little conservative cosmetic dentistry. At our office, we even offer several procedures that can be completed in just one visit. (more…)