Advanced Dental Technology – Mesquite, TX
Innovative, State-of-the-Art Dental Solutions
Instead of undergoing dental treatment with traditional equipment and technologies that take up much of your appointment time, our team at Riviera Family Dentistry is pleased to incorporate some of the latest and most innovative solutions available. Using intraoral cameras, digital dental x-rays, and an iTero scanner, we can generate greater efficiency while also capturing higher-resolution images for more accurate treatment planning. Discover more about our modern dental technologies in Mesquite by reading the rest of this page.
Intraoral Cameras
If you are curious about what is going on inside your mouth, you’ll be pleased to learn that you no longer have to remain in the dark. With our intraoral camera, our team can display each tooth on a chairside monitor using a handheld scanner. This device allows you to see up close what is happening and why a particular treatment option might be recommended. It is an ideal learning tool that makes it easy for you to better understand the importance of good oral hygiene.
All-Digital Dental X-Rays
Seeing what is beneath the gumline is essential if your dentist is to deliver comprehensive solutions that will improve the health of your smile. In the past, traditional x-rays required much time to be spent in a dark room, allowing the images to develop. They also emitted harmful levels of radiation. Nowadays, our switch to digital makes this type of imaging system highly effective. With radiation levels reduced by more than 80% and higher-resolution images captured, you and our team can get the results needed in a safer and more comfortable setting.
iTero Scanner
Dental putty was once the only way to retrieve dental impressions. When a crown, veneer, or another similar tooth covering needed to be created, the mold was sent to laboratories, where technicians attempted to create comfortable restorations. Fortunately, all of that has changed thanks to our iTero scanner. Instead of causing a gag reflex among patients, we now scan the mouth with a handheld device so that a three-dimensional image appears on a nearby screen. Not only is it more comfortable, but it produces the image much quicker and without making a mess.
CBCT Scanner
Also referred to as a cone beam scanner, a CBCT scanner is an incredibly advanced dental imaging machine that’s designed to capture thorough impressions of a patient’s smile. The device uses a cone-shaped ray of radiation to develop 3D images of your teeth, jaw, nerve pathways, and connective tissues. This scanner is an exceptional tool for both diagnosing complicated oral issues as well as creating a detailed map for intricate treatments, including dental implants and root canal therapy. Furthermore, the scanning process is straightforward and entirely non-invasive, making it a valuable and convenient device for ensuring reliable dental care.
Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry
Soft tissue lasers have a few different applications in dentistry, such as removing infected tissue to treat gum disease. Lasers have an advantage over traditional dental tools because they cause far less discomfort; in fact, they can often eliminate the need to numb the mouth for a given procedure. They also cause less bleeding and help accelerate the healing process. Furthermore, the energy from the laser kills harmful oral bacteria, thus sterilizing the mouth and lowering the risk of a reinfection or further issues.