Advanced Technology

Cone Beam CT

Cone beam computed tomography is an innovative medical imaging technique that provides endodontists with three-dimensional views of the patient’s teeth and surrounding structures. In certain cases, CBCT images greatly enhance the endodontist’s ability to diagnose, evaluate, and treat their patients.

During a CBCT scan, the machine rotates around the patient’s head, capturing numerous images using a cone-shaped X-ray beam. These images are then used to construct a 3-D representation of the scanned oral and maxillofacial region helping the clinician visualize the area.

Digital Imaging

Digital Radiography is a form of x-ray imaging, where digital x-ray sensors are used instead of traditional photographic film. Advantages include time efficiency through bypassing chemical processing and the ability to digitally transfer and enhance images. Also, significantly less radiation can be used to produce an image of similar contrast to conventional radiography.

Surgical Microscopes

Surgical microscopes provide the best visualization and illumination of the interior of your tooth, enabling us to explore for very small or calcified root canals, removal of obstructions, and evaluation of cracks.

Apex Locator

This device helps to precisely measure the length of the tooth’s roots electronically for complete cleaning of the tooth. Since it is very accurate, it reduces the number of x-rays normally needed during the procedure. Used along with digital x-rays, this device lowers patient radiation exposure even further.

Intra-osseous Anesthesia

For patients who are “difficult to numb”, we are trained to administer anesthesia directly into the hard tissues surrounding the tooth. This treatment
modality allows the vast majority of difficult teeth to achieve comfortable, pulpal anesthesia.