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Cone Beam CAT Scan

August 31, 2010

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , — S. John salivonchik @ 5:02 pm

Cone Beam CAT Scan technology is now being used in dentistry. It provides 3D high resolution images. We use it in some cases for dental implants, so we can visualize the
amount of bone we have to work with. It is not necessary for most cases because they don’t justify the additional radiation (they have significant more radiation than traditional x-rays) and the additional expense. I only mention this because I am hearing some sales people suggest that CAT scans are the standard of care for all dental implants, and that it allows less experienced dentist to place more implants. It is great technology but there is no substitute for experience.

Cerec Bluecam

August 16, 2010

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , — S. John salivonchik @ 3:03 pm

We have upgraded our Cerec machine which makes crowns,veneers and inlays in one visit while you wait. Even cases we have to send to the lab can be scanned with the Cerec and sent to the lab online. This means we can almost eliminate impressions, which is great for gaggers.