Sterilization For your Health and Safety

For example, the sterilizer Maple Grove uses is a vacuum technology that allows the wrapped cassettes containing the dental instruments that are used on your teeth to come out dry and sterilized. This is very important for maintaining a sterile environment after the cassette is removed from the sterilizer. Instruments in some systems of sterilization at other practices come out wet - allowing contaminents to be wicked into the the packaging prior to use. At Maple Grove our instruments are wrapped, sterilized and removed dry from the sterilizer which means they remain sterile until they are opened for the next patient. In all likelihood this technology could be incorporated into OSHA requirements, but we will be ahead of the game.

Digital radiography greatly reduces the patients exposure to radiation by as much as 50-90% from traditional intra-oral x-rays. To improve your care we've invested in a new way of looking into your mouth - a procedure that's fast, and incredibly precise - digital x-rays. What's even more amazing is that we get an image immediately that is large, clear, and accurate, right next to your chair, ready for discussion. Digital x-ray technology speeds and simplifies the diagnostic part of your treatment, and most importantly allows us to provide a much higher level of care.

Reduced Radiation, Yields Radical Results

Digital x-rays use 50-90% less radiation than old-fashioned x-rays. Additional benefits include the elimination of old fashioned dark room chemicals. Which is better for the environment. The highly detailed image of your teeth on our computer screen, can be rotated, magnified, adjusted for contrast, and even color-coded for educational purposes. Further, we can store it on our computer files, thus saving paper. For insurance purposes, referrals or patient education, it can be accurately reproduced any number of times. In summary, digital x-rays are faster, cleaner, and allow us to provide better quality care.

To learn even more about the technology used at Maple Grove Family Dental visit our links where you can see images of the actual equipment and learn how it is all used for your better health.

Sterilization:
http://www.dentalcompare.com/review.asp?rid=218

X-Rays:

State of the art digital radiography using OpTime scanner & Progeny Dental - Preva DC x-ray equipment. This equipments allows staff at Maple Grove Family Dental to get a clearer, more detailed picture of your teeth. This allows for more accurate diagnosis. They expose you to far less radiation.
http://www.progenydental.com

Electric Handpiece System:

Allows for more precise tooth preparation in less time than a standard air driven hand piece. KaVo ELECTROtorque plus has earned the highest recognition and awards from DentalTown and REALITY publishing! Evaluators of a leading independent non-profit dental education and product testing foundation note the ELECTROtorque plus recently as a product they can't live without. In addition to saving time, it is much quieter technology creating a less stressful and more comfortable environment.
www.kavousa.com

This instrument uses a small laser to detect cavities. It's completely safe and painless. It also allows for much earlier detection and therefore a much smaller restoration would be needed or with preventative treatment may eliminate the need for a filling entirely.

Although fluoride has greatly increased the health of our teeth, it has also created a harder enamel surface decreasing the accuracy of traditional cavity detection techniques (the explorer). This is why Dr. White thinks the diagnodent is "so awesome! It is as essential tool in cavity prevention and detection." The laser technology penetrates the enamel and actually quantifies the amount of decayed material present in your mouth.
http://www.21stcenturydental.com/smith/education/diagnodent.htm or
http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/dentalhealthcheck/archives2003/Articles/LaserDetectionofCavities.html

Kavo Diagnodent:

More and more patients place value on healthy and attractive teeth. In order to maintain them, the earliest possible care is essential. DIAGNOdent aids in the detections of caries. Even very small lesions are detected at the earliest stage, enabling you to protect and preserve the tooth substance.
http://www.kavousa.com

ELECTROtorque plus:

This can benefit your care because of its power and precision. ELECTROtorque plus is the most advanced and innovative electric hand piece system on the market.
http://www.kavousa.com

Dental Chairs

Our exam chairs feature massage action. You will massage stress, aches and pains away just sitting down for your dental exam. This technology is optional and FREE of charge and is aimed to make your visit even more pleasant. Our patients love this feature as it makes them more relaxed during their appointment.