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CEREC
The CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) machine is a dental tool that enables dentists to create customized ceramic dental restorations in a single visit. Traditionally, this process involved sending molds to a dental laboratory and required multiple trips to the dentist, taking up to a week. CEREC machines use 3D scans to produce ceramic onlays, inlays, and dental crowns, allowing for same-day restorations. The machine works by capturing 3D images of the patient's mouth, identifying areas that require restoration, and then creating the restorative piece from a ceramic block, which is color-matched to the natural teeth. The process typically takes around 20 minutes. The advantages of CEREC machines include time savings, as the need for a second visit is eliminated, accuracy in replicating the tooth, and reduction of material waste due to precise replication.
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LANAP
The LANAP protocol is an FDA-cleared laser treatment that provides a less painful and more successful alternative to conventional surgery for treating gum disease. It utilizes the PerioLase MVP-7, a laser device with variable pulsed Nd:YAG technology. This treatment is scientifically proven to promote periodontal regeneration, new bone growth, and gum tissue reattachment. Unlike traditional surgery, LANAP targets the source of inflammation without harming healthy gum tissue, effectively reducing attachment loss, decreasing pocket depth, and allowing the body to naturally recover from chronic infection. This protocol has become one of the most successful methods for treating gum disease, eliminating the need for scalpels or sutures.
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CBCT
Dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an advanced medical imaging technique used when regular dental or facial X-rays are insufficient. It provides accurate, three-dimensional imaging of hard tissues and involves a lower radiation exposure compared to traditional CT scans. CBCT scanners use a cone-shaped X-ray beam that rotates around the patient to capture numerous images, creating a 3D representation of dental structures, nerves, soft tissues, and bones in a single scan. The scan is particularly useful for examining dentition, jaws, facial bones, nasal cavity, and sinuses
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Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation
Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation® involves creating small punctures in the gum tissue using a needle. Specially designed instruments are then used to loosen and guide the gum tissue over the area where it has receded. This procedure does not require cutting or stitching, resulting in minimal post-operative symptoms such as pain, swelling, and bleeding. Patients can expect immediate cosmetic improvements and generally return to their normal activities within 24 to 48 hours after the treatment.
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LPRF/Blood Draw
L-PRF therapy is a technique that concentrates platelets, growth factors, leukocytes, and proteins into a flexible biological matrix to facilitate the healing of both soft and hard tissues in the oral cavity. It is particularly beneficial in procedures such as socket preservation, which reduces bone loss after tooth extraction, and tissue regeneration following bone grafts for dental implants. L-PRF can also rejuvenate dental pulp, potentially eliminating the need for root canal therapy or tooth extraction. During the L-PRF procedure, a small amount of the patient's own blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to isolate plasma and platelets. These concentrated growth factors and proteins are then reintroduced at the treatment site to accelerate healing and stimulate natural collagen production.