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The sound of the dental drill and the anticipation of anaesthetic injections can make some people apprehensive about attending dental appointments. Ensuring you are completely relaxed and receive the highest level of gentle care throughout your appointment is foremost to Dr Lim and the QV1 Dental team. To alleviate any anxiety you may have towards dental procedures, we are proud to offer the Waterlase® dental laser.
The main cause of discomfort during a procedure is heat and vibration from the dental drill being in contact with the tooth. Waterlase® technology combines the precision of a laser with the gentleness of water so no heat is emitted and because no part of the handpiece touches your tooth, there is no vibration felt through the tooth, just the spray of water. It is also very quiet so your appointment is more relaxing.
Highly versatile, the Waterlase® laser can be utilised to prepare the gums around a tooth that requires a crown, or to prepare a cavity for a filling. Apart from decay removal and tooth preparation, the Waterlase® makes root canal therapy a much more comfortable and efficient procedure.
The Waterlase® laser also has many surgical applications when completing a full smile rehabilitation, gum re-contouring and bone surgery procedures because it only affects tissue on gums. The Waterlase® laser also “seals” blood vessels, reducing or completely eliminating bleeding during these procedures. One of the main benefits of this is that it greatly reduces post-operative discomfort and promotes faster healing.
To assist us in dental treatment, we use a device called a Diagnodent. This device is a laser that detects decay in teeth. It works by shining a laser beam to measure the density of all parts of the tooth. It gives a numeric reading which increases as soft areas are located, indicating decay. This is a useful tool used in diagnosing in conjunction with a thorough exam. Not all decay is visible to the naked eye, especially in back teeth and along the gum-line. Using a Diagnodent laser we can detect and remove this decay before it creates a much larger problem.
One of the most utilised technologies in our practice is our CEREC machine. Once Dr Lim has prepared your tooth, it is coated with a tasteless, completely safe, reflective powder, allowing a tiny camera to display a 3D computerised image of your restoration on a monitor.
Through Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD/CAM) technology, industrial diamond milling arms precisely sculpt a solid block of high quality ceramic while you lay back and relax in our dental lounge.
Normally an inlay or onlay, crown or bridge would require moulds of your teeth and gums to be taken and be created in a dental laboratory, which can take up to two weeks to complete. Having a CEREC machine in our practice enables Dr Lim to create and place a high quality restoration in a single appointment.
Emitting up to 70% less radiation than traditional x-rays, digital radiographs can be viewed almost instantly, as there is no film processing required. This is significant in providing you with a more efficient service and our staff with a safer working environment as we no longer have developing chemicals on the premises. Digital radiographs can also be adjusted for colour contrast enabling an exact diagnosis and easier explanation to you of the problem.
For your entertainment during your appointment we have a set of OLYMPUS EYETREK VIRTUAL REALITY GLASSES. These glasses allow you to watch a DVD of your choice while receiving treatment. It provides a great distraction and allows you to relax and take some time out during the day while having your teeth treated.
With appropriate treatment, most people find relief from the pain and other symptoms of a TMJ disorder. Firstly, we determine the optimal position of your jaw by measuring the head and neck muscles in a relaxed position, and then reposition your jaw to those measurements. The measurements are made using K7, EMG, Sonography and T.E.N.S Technology.
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