Digital Dentistry

Digital Radiography

The Vistascan is a modern, high resolution scanner for dental digital imaging, and enhances our ability to diagnose and treat our patients at Dentistry@68.

Digital x-rays expose the patient to around 80-90% less radiation compared to traditional methods. They are superior in quality and clarity, producing high resolution images in a very fast time. Even tiny imperfections in the teeth can be spotted, and the images can be manipulated to significantly aid diagnosis and assist with successful treatment. With digital, we can show you large images on a monitor, enabling you to better understand your need for treatment.

Digital radiographs are considered ‘green’, as they require no harsh chemicals for development and reduce the need for paper file storage. We can also adjust and retake if necessary, without the need for another appointment.

Digital Photography

We use digital SLR cameras in our practice – ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’.

This technology is very important for diagnosis, patient education, case presentation and portfolios, and virtual record documentation. It also allows for excellent communication between the dentist, the patient and the dental technician especially in the field of cosmetic dentistry.

Intraoral Cameras

An intraoral camera, a tiny video camera that looks like a pen, lets you see what we see inside your mouth, helping you understand your dental issues and treatment. It can also help us accurately view areas of the mouth that are otherwise hard to reach. The intraoral technique is completely pain free and uses no radiation.

The intraoral camera can be used to take high quality colour images of your teeth and gums, essential for giving a precise diagnosis. It allows us to see problems such as worn-out defective fillings, fractured teeth, decay, bleeding gums and plaque, and easily show you how this is affecting your oral health. Together, we can discuss your treatment plan for restoring your mouth to optimal health.

Air Abrasion

For minimally invasive dental care, we use the Aquacutt Quattro, a gentle alternative to a needle and drill.

The Aquacutt air abrasion technology allows us to prepare your tooth for many different treatments without using a drill. It is ideal for performing children’s dentistry and cosmetic dentistry in a considerate and minimally invasive way. It involves:

no direct contact with the tooth structure
no vibration
no traditional turbine noise
no heat generation or smell
greatly reduced need for injections of local anaesthesia

The Aquacutt Quattro is a great attribute to our dental care, especially for its assistance in conservative dentistry. It is also very effective for the removal of tooth stains.

Precision, Speed, and Comfort for Your Smile