Advanced Technology
Precision Dentistry
When you seek care at our office, you are assured that our doctors and staff utilize the latest in technology to enhance the quality and fit for your dental care.
Digital Imaging
Drs. Lenz, Sullivan, Abrahamian or Xavier Choose carefully which radiographs are taken and when. There are many guidelines that we follow. Radiographs allow us to see everything we cannot see with our own eyes. Radiographs enable us to detect cavities between your teeth, determine bone level, and analyze the health of your bone. We can also examine the roots and nerves of the teeth, diagnose lesions such as cysts or tumors, and assess damage from trauma.
Dental radiographs are invaluable aids in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining dental health. Exposure time for dental radiographs is extremely minimal. Our doctors use digital imaging technology in the office. With digital imaging, exposure time is about 50 percent lower than with traditional radiographs. Digital imaging can also help us retrieve valuable diagnostic information. We may be able to see cavities better.
Digital imaging allows us to store patient images and transfer them quickly and easily to specialists or insurance companies.
Digital radiographs offer greater precision since we view the image on a computer monitor rather than holding up a film to the light. Digital radiographs often result in 1/6 of the radiation exposure to you compared to traditional dental film.
Digital Impressions and CAD / Cam fabrication of crowns and bridges
Our Vienna and D.C. offices were among the very first in the area to offer digital impressions and, along with this technology, often same-day crowns to our patients. As early adopters of this technology, we are well-versed and experienced in its applications and capabilities. Digital impressions use an optical scanner to scan the teeth, as opposed to traditional impression techniques that involve placing trays filled with runny impression material in the mouth where they must be held for many minutes until the material sets.
Diode Laser
A diode laser can be used for many soft tissue-related procedures. For soft-tissue (surgical) procedures, it eliminates the need for suturing and results in much faster healing.
Areas of dental care that benefit from Diode laser technology:
- Periodontal, or gum related, care
- Apthous Ulcer treatment (canker sore)
- Frenectomy (tongue-tie release) without anesthesia or sutures
- Crown lengthening, gingivectomy and other gum corrections
- Second stage implant surgery to uncover the implant
Dental lasers have been shown to be safe and effective for treating both children and adults.
Intraoral Camera
Many patients, especially younger ones, are very familiar with the latest technology and comfortable with high-tech practices. Computers and TV screens are their primary method of information processing.
Our doctors use intraoral camera technology to help you better understand your diagnosis. An Intraoral Camera is a very small camera – in some cases, just a few millimeters long. An Intraoral Camera allows our practice to view clear, precise images of your mouth, teeth and gums, in order for us to accurately make a diagnosis. With clear, high-definition images, you can see details that may be missed by standard mirror examinations. This can mean a faster diagnosis with less chair time for you!
Intraoral cameras also enable our practice to save your images on our office computer, providing a permanent record of treatments. These images can be printed for you, other specialists, and your lab or insurance companies.