Frisco Dental Associates utilizes technological advances that science has made to allow us to better serve our patients. We believe that when you use the finest tools, you can produce superior results with more ease. Modern technology not only allows precision, efficiency and predictability for dentists, but also allows patients to have a better understanding of their situation while spending less time in the chair. Some of these technological advances include:
Computerization
With paperless patient records, office staff can easily access information, patient
records, dental images, & even schedule appointments to expedite patient care
and office processes. With computers in every treatment room, patients can view
their own records and dental images during their visit. Visual tooth charting
and treatment planning allows patients to have a clearer picture of current conditions
and recommended treatments. With electronic claim submission, those who have
insurance will have faster resolution of their claims.
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Intra-Oral Camera/Digital Imaging
An intra-oral camera is a tiny, precise camera that fits into the mouth and takes
digital photographs of teeth and gums, allowing patients to see what the dentist
sees. Being able to view decay, gum disease, and other possible dental problems
helps patients make informed decisions about their dental condition. These digital
photos are then assembled into an image archive which can be used to monitor
changes over time.
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 Waterlase® MD
Laser
The Waterlase MD by BIOLASE Technology, Inc. can perform a variety of dental
procedures normally done with a dentist's drill without ever touching the patient's
tooth and without the need for numbing local anesthetics. The Waterlase combines
a laser with an ultra-fine stream of water, which is capable of cutting into
tooth, bone and soft tissues. As the stream of water flows into the laser beam,
the water molecules become laser energized and create tiny explosions on impact
with teeth or soft tissue. Remarkably, the laser-cutting procedure remains painless
due to a numbing effect that results when the laser impacts microscopic nerve
endings.
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 DIAGNOdent™ laser
decay detector
DIAGNOdent™ aids in the detections of caries in the very early stage
by measuring the laser fluroescence within the tooth structure. Even very small
lesions are detected at the earliest stage, enabling you to protect and preserve
the tooth substance.
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Panoramic X-Ray Imaging
A panoramic x-ray creates radiographic images that survey the complete
oral landscape (panoramic view). Used for evaluation of hard and soft tissue
of the upper and lower jaw and joints for malignancy and other developmental
abnormalities often missed with routine intraoral x-rays.
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Ultrasonic Scalers/Air Polishing Prophylaxis System
Comfortable and effective hygiene (cleanings) is accomplished with these super-slim
tools that help us to clean under the gums and more easily remove stains that
cause darkening of teeth.
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Color Corrected Lighting
These assist with cosmetic procedures. The lighting system may not be
as high-tech as other equipment, however, we have found that by utilizing special "full-spectrum" lighting
in our operatories, we are able to offer more ease in accurate color matching
for crowns and composite fillings than regular fluorescent lights.
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Rotary Endodontics
This is a system that assists in root canal therapy. In addition to hand files,
special handpieces w/ nickel-titanium rotary files are incorporated to shape,
sterilize, and fill the roots of teeth. This system saves time that patients
would have spent in the chair and also reduces hand fatigue for the dentist.
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Apex Locator
Root canal therapy can sometimes be difficult to complete using X-rays and files
alone. Apex locators are miniature computers that help to determine the length
of a canal within a half millimeter.
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LED Curing Lights
Curing lights are used in various dental procedures. For a long time the standard
in curing lights has been halogen based. LED (light emitting diode) is the next
generation, high-intensity light polymerization device that is built for efficiency.
Because LED lights produce less heat, the intensity of light remains constant
which results in less cure time with a predictable depth or cure.
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