Micro-dentistry is a modern
approach to the age-old problem of detecting tooth ailments.
Using current technology and techniques, micro-dentistry allows
early detection of cavities and decay to preserve as much of
the tooth as possible and to utilize less invasive treatments
to correct them.
Recent
technological advances give us the ability to prepare a tooth
for a restoration without having to remove healthy tooth material.
We are also able to construct the smallest possible restorations
and to ensure the strength and longevity of restorations placed
using micro-dentistry
Air abrasion is a gentle
spray of an air and powder mix that removes tooth decay.
Does it hurt?
Almost never! The dentist
can make the procedure virtually painless by controlling the
speed and the intensity of the powder and air. In most cases,
this means no drill and no injection.
We strive to
utilise the latest technology.
You may have seen some revolutionary techniques reported on
Channel 9's Good Medicine.
There
are, of course, difficult-to-access areas which would make therapy
almost impossible, were it not for the angled optics.
These optics allow the dentist to view these difficult-to-access
areas in a comfortable posture and to direct the light right
to where you need it.
A rotatable tube dovetail allows ideal viewing when OPMI® PROergo
is tilted to one side or into extreme positions.
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Seeing is believing - maximum brilliance of the image provided
by the microscope, optimized light intensity, total color fidelity.
What are sometimes only catchwords for others are standard features
in OPMI®PROergo and optics from Carl
Zeiss.
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Natural stereoscopic vision also for eyeglass wearers: widefield
optics ensure relaxed viewing through the microscope.
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The integrated video camera (option) provides first-class monitor
images - for perfect communication with your patients and for
your assistants.
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The zoom and focusing speeds as well as the brightness level
are automatically adapted to the magnification set.
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Every single detail in the treated area is impressively illuminated
by the excellent fiber optic cold-light illumination system.
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Swing-in filters for enhanced functionality: an orange filter
prevents the premature hardening of plastic fillings, a green
filter makes even the finest vessels visible in tissue with
a strong blood flow.
OPMI ®PROergo - experience
a new dimension in vision
The
diagnodent laser is an invaluable tool used to detect decay
at the earliest stages. It has made it possible to accurately
diagnose decay more effectively than conventional methods such
as probing and x-rays. Early decay can be easily treated using
the Microdentistry philosophy. This means less tooth structure
is lost. It has revolutionised dentistry today.
DIAGNOdent
- Laser Caries Detection Aid
Accurate, reliable caries detection
aid
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.
Detecting
the invisible
If
you cannot detect the disease, how can you treat it?
Dentists often experience anxiety when attempting to diagnose
the phenomenon known as hidden caries. A suspicious-looking
tooth presents a treatment dilemma for dentists. Should the
tooth be opened up? What if no caries is found? Should the tooth
just be watched, or does that give caries more time to destroy
the tooth's surface?
A changing caries model:
due to floridation, caries has gone "underground".
While helping to improve the oral health of many Americans,
fluoridation has resulted in harder tooth enamel. Incipient
caries lesions that once began on the tooth's surface have no
migrated below the surface.
Proven
clinical results: Treatment decisions require
a higher degree of certainty. The DIAGNOdent laser caries detection
aid removes the doubt from treatment decisions regarding hidden
caries ore questionable stained grooves. The device's ability
to see into occlusal pits and fissures enables dentists to treat
sub-surface caries lesions with confidence.
Benefits to you and your patients
• Permits use of minimally invasive treatments without unnecessary
preparation - ideal adjunct to air abrasion and micro rotary
instruments.
• For the first time, allows the quantification of caries activity
over time with a precise and reliable measurement.
• Reproducible results permit checking, stabilization and documentation
of caries.
• Ideal device for the hygienist to detect suspicious areas
needing further examination.
• Is conservative by avoiding "exploratory" excavation
of suspect teeth.
• Extremely accurate diagnostic aid. Proven to be over 90% accurate.
• Early detection of pathological changes that are undiagnosed
by conventional examination methods (e.g. intial lesions, demineralization
and changes in the enamel, fissure caries).
• No scratching probe: simple, fast and painless examination.
• Increases operator and patient confidence about treatment
decisions due to accurate visual and acoustic representation
of measured values.
• No x-ray exposure. Practice building, revenue enhancing.
• High level of patient acceptance and satisfaction.
Over 90% accurate
Proportion of "correct diagnoses" using various diagnostic
methods (in the case of seemingly intact occlusal surfaces).
In a study conducted
by Dr. Lussi of Berne University, Switzerland, general practitioners
correctly diagnosed hidden fissure areas by visual inspection
in only 57% of all cases. The same group achieved an impressive
success rate of 90% with the DIAGNOdent. In fact, DIAGNOdent
was far more accurate than any other method in the study including
bitewing X-rays.
Air abrasion is a gentle
spray of an air and powder mix that removes tooth decay.
Does it hurt?
Almost never! The dentist
can make the procedure virtually painless by controlling the
speed and the intensity of the powder and air. In most cases,
this means no drill and no injection.
Portable
- Convenient - Effective - Economical:
Now there is an easy-to-use portable snap-on way to add air
abrasion to every operatory. Our patients will love the smooth
and quiet operation. And if you already have been exposed the
DIAGNOdent, you'll find the RONDOflex Plus to be a highly efficient
treatment companion.
What is so unique
about the RONDOflex Plus?
The powder jet at the
end of the RONDOflex Plus tip is surrounded by water. This water
spray traps powder particles in, reducing particle overspray
and increasing patient and operator comfort without compromising
cutting efficiency.
• Ideal adjunct to DIAGNOdent
caries detection laser for minimally invasive dentistry.
• Preparation of small carious lesions.
• Opening and extension of fissures.
• Removal of hard tooth substance.
• Removal of deep discoloration.
• Roughening of adhesive surfaces of crowns, bridges, brackets
and pins.
• Removal of cement residues from crowns, bridges and brackets
OPMI®
PROergo 
The
diagnodent laser is an invaluable tool used to detect decay
at the earliest stages. It has made it possible to accurately
diagnose decay more effectively than conventional methods such
as probing and x-rays. Early decay can be easily treated using
the Microdentistry philosophy. This means less tooth structure
is lost. It has revolutionised dentistry today.
If
you cannot detect the disease, how can you treat it?
Dentists often experience anxiety when attempting to diagnose
the phenomenon known as hidden caries. A suspicious-looking
tooth presents a treatment dilemma for dentists. Should the
tooth be opened up? What if no caries is found? Should the tooth
just be watched, or does that give caries more time to destroy
the tooth's surface? 
