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Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems are radiographic systems used by dental professionals to analyze and reconstruct 3D images of a patient’s teeth, jaws, and surrounding anatomy. The information obtained by means of CBCT imaging is useful in both diagnosis and precise treatment planning, particularly when two-dimensional diagnostic films are insufficient. Dental CBCT is useful for multiple types of analyses, as well as the assessment of maxillofacial disorders or pathology. It can also be utilized in surgical planning, including the accurate placement of dental implants.
Achieving successful treatment outcomes relies upon using the best diagnostic technology to develop the most appropriate plans of care. The GALILEOS® COMFORT PLUS digital imaging system is one of the most advanced and multifunctional CBCT products available today. With this versatile and high tech system, 3D images of the entire oral-maxillofacial area are captured, providing the dentist with the best means to accurately assess dental health and development. This also helps the dentist to formulate the most effective treatment plans for a full range of procedures.
An exceptionally designed and engineered system, the GALILEOS® COMFORT PLUS imaging system comfortably obtains distortion-free images from several angles with both quick scan times and the lowest radiation exposure to the patient. In addition to producing the most detailed 2D and 3D images, the system provides seamless integration with other dental workflow systems and offers facial imaging to support case analysis and patient communication.
Digital radiography utilizes computer technology and digital sensors for the acquisition, viewing, storage, and sharing of radiographic images. It offers several advantages over the older traditional film based methods of taking x-rays. The most significant of these advantages is that digital radiography reduces a patient’s exposure to radiation. Other benefits are that images can be viewed instantly after being taken, can be seen simultaneously as needed by multiple practitioners, and can be easily shared with other offices. Digital x-rays are also safer for the environment as they do not require any chemicals or paper to develop.
An electronic pad, known as a sensor is used instead of film to acquire a digital image. After the image is taken, it goes directly into the patient’s file on the computer. Once it is stored on the computer, it can be easily viewed on a screen, shared, or printed out.
An intraoral camera is a miniaturized camera that can take high-resolution images inside of the mouth and display them for viewing in real time on a computer screen. It is a pen-sized device that provides an up close, full-color and high-resolution view of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues.
An intraoral camera is a wonderful communication tool that allows the dentist to directly show a patient a close up view of every tooth and the nearby soft tissues. With this technology any areas of concern can be instantly displayed and discussed.
The intraoral camera can also capture individual images that can be saved as part of a patient’s permanent record. These saved images can be reproduced when needed for use by other dental specialists, a dental laboratory, insurance companies, and others.
Patients who are fearful of dental work or who dread injections that typically precede treating a tooth with a cavity can now enjoy no injection/no shot care that’s more comfortable and stress-free. With the use of advanced laser technology to remove tooth decay, the need for an injection or local anesthesia to numb the tooth is virtually eliminated. No shot restorations offer patients both pain-free and stress-free care!
The Solea® dental laser combines laser energy with water and air to excite the water molecules in the tooth, safely removing decayed tooth structure while gently shaping the immediate area to receive a dental filling. Because lasers operate without the heat, vibration, or pressure traditionally associated with the dental drill – as well as without direct contact to the tooth – getting a cavity treated involves little to no discomfort.
Thanks to advances in care, there’s little reason to go one more day with an unsightly gap in your smile. By offering state-of-the-art CEREC® technology, our office can custom fabricate and place an attractive, permanent ceramic dental bridge to enhance your smile in just one visit.
There’s no need for multiple trips to the dentist to enjoy a complete and beautiful smile. Your new restoration is designed and customized to the exact specifications of your smile, all on the very same day!
CEREC is an advanced method of care, which allows for the preparation and placement of same-day ceramic restorations. This top quality and convenient system utilizes the latest CAD/CAM technology (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) with Omnicam 4.5.2 software to integrate every step of the restoration process.
Designed with patient comfort and convenience in mind, there’s no longer a need for a messy, conventional dental impression. Instead, the involved teeth are optically scanned with a slender, ergonomically designed intraoral wand, which captures detailed 3D images of both the prepared teeth and those surrounding. These images are immediately integrated and analyzed by the software program to produce an accurate virtual model and design a precise fitting, functional, and cosmetically pleasing restoration. Once the final design is approved, the bridge is ready for same-day fabrication!
Our office utilizes CAD/CAM – computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing – technology. This allows for the preparation and placement of same day ceramic restorations. A single visit crown offers much more than a convenient approach to getting a dental crown. It is a high quality, naturally beautiful, extremely durable, and permanent dental restoration.
Offering top quality and convenience, CAD/CAM is a high tech system that eliminates the need for multiple dental visits, temporary crowns, and messy dental impressions. Using this method, the tooth to be crowned is scanned and a restoration is digitally designed. The permanent ceramic restoration is then precisely milled in the dental office on that very same day.
The office of J.A. Lewandowski, DDS works meticulously to maintain a clean and disease-free environment. To ensure the health and safety of our patients, we strictly follow all sterilization guidelines and utilize the most advanced infection control systems available today. We adhere to the best practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA) to provide a hygienic and safe environment. Our instruments are cleaned and sterilized using the top-of-the-market Miele G7881 and the Tuttnauer Autoclave systems.
The Miele G7881 takes equipment cleaning and disinfecting to the highest level. It washes, rinses, dries, and disinfects a large quantity of dental instruments at once, which allows staff to spend more time with patients. It exceeds the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for microbial contamination reduction by nearly 100%.
The Tuttnauer Autoclave has been utilized worldwide by the most reputable hospitals, universities, research institutes, clinics, and laboratories for over eighty years. By using the Tuttnauer autoclave tabletop device in our office, our staff is able to ensure all instruments are thoroughly and properly sterilized prior to use on our patients. For more information, you may view the official Tuttnauer autoclave brochure.
