3D CT Scan

Application: Use for diagnostic purposes, it helps the doctor to see problems more clearly for certain procedures and create treatment plans (ie. implant)

Radiography

Intra Oral Camera - a camera designed to be used in the mouth for the purpose of taking video or still photography to help address areas that need medical attention.

Application: Typically used for diagnostic purposes, it enables the doctor to see the problem with more clarity by allowing a faster diagnosis. In some cases, it may also be an alternative to x-rays.

Digital X-Ray

PA (periapicla) - to obtain the radio-graphs of the crowns, roots and tissues of the mouth.
PANO (Panorex) - to take a two-dimensional dental x-ray that displays both the upper
and lower jaws and teeth on the same film. Purpose of it: orthodontic assessment,
diagnosis impaction of wisdom teeth, aid with the diagnosis of periodontal disease, etc.
CEPH (Cephalometric) - used for the planning of orthodontic treatment (it takes an x-ray
of the patients profile)
Application: X-rays are taken Pro Re Nata (as needed basis). The doctor will inform the
patient if x-rays are required for further diagnosis.

Prophy

This is a standard cleaning procedure done to polish and clean the surfaces of teeth.

Deep Cleaning

It is used to remove agents between the teeth that can cause inflammation, plaque, and calculus that accumulate over time to help the oral cavity stay healthy.

Emergency Treatment

Immediate treatment of a patient’s teeth to help reduce and relieve the pain or swelling in the oral cavity.

Restorative

Dental filling to replace a missing tooth's structure (includes crowns, composite, amalgam, temporary crown).

Crowns

It completely surrounds a tooth, and is used when a tooth decay is problematic for the health of the tooth and is also used to improve the strength or appearance of a tooth.

Extraction

This is the removal of a tooth from the mouth because it is no longer has use.

Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy)

Treatment for the pulp of a tooth will result in the elimination of infection and the protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion.

Application: Used to treat the infected diseased root of the tooth. The root is then filled with material to prevent it from further decay and infection.

Dentures

Devices constructed to replace missing teeth and are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity.

Zoom II (Whitening)

This is a one hour treatment used for whitening teeth. There are significant results after one treatment.

Application: Purely for cosmetic and aesthetic purposes.

Provisional (RESIN)

Provisional crown that encapsulates the tooth, providing a temporary solution to
infection, dentures, or porcelain crowns whilst a more suitable treatment is readied.
Application: Temporary crown that covers a tooth while the doctor prepares for a more
permanent solution such as a porcelain crown.

Veneer

A thin layer of restorative material placed over a tooth surface, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth, or to protect a damaged tooth surface. There are two main types of material used to create a veneer: composite and porcelain.
Application: To cover up a damaged tooth, usually for cosmetic reasons.

Implant

An artificial titanium root used to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of
teeth to replace missing teeth.
Application: Most natural look for a patient seeking to restore their missing teeth. It is also used to reinforce the support of dentures.

Orthodontics (Braces)

Orthodontic treatments are used for aligning improper bites or misaligned teeth. Braces help maximize teeth's effectiveness in performing their functions.

Application: Used for cosmetic and practical purposes. Braces enable easier oral care and straightens and aligns teeth to allow the patient to properly use their teeth.