Downtown Dental
Dental Technology in Vancouver
Dental Technology
Our team is continuously trying to improve your dental experience with us, and one of the ways we do that is by staying up to date with new dental technology. We look for technology that will provide us with more information about your health, help us make effective diagnosis and treatment plans, and improve your overall experience in our clinic.
CBCT Scanner
A CBTC (cone beam computed tomography) digital scanner allows us to simply and quickly create highly detailed images of the mouth, face, and neck. We can use this technology for diagnostics, treatment planning, and even to assist us during dental procedures.
DIAGNOdent
There are several ways our dentists can detect dental caries (tooth decay), including through X-rays and physical examination of the teeth. The DIAGNOdent is a tool that makes it simpler to detect dental caries in tough-to-see locations on the teeth. Using fluorescence, the small pen highlights areas of the teeth affected by dental caries, allowing us to diagnose and monitor dental caries in these areas.
Intraoral Scanner
An intraoral scanner helps us create more detailed images of the surface structure of the mouth. Using a small wand that is waved around inside the mouth, the scanner takes hundreds of pictures and pieces them together to form a 3D image of the teeth, gums, tongue, and other structures in the mouth. This imagery helps us with everything from patient education to treatment planning.
iTero Scanner
The iTero scanner is a specialized scanner that can create 3D images used in treatment planning. The iTero scanner is an important part of the Invisalign system, allowing us to help patients visualize the process and outcome of their treatments, and allowing us to plan the treatment carefully from start to finish.
Dental Lasers
Dental lasers can be used for a variety of purposes in dentistry, but they are most often used for cutting hard and soft tissues. Lasers allow for precise and smooth cuts, which can result in faster healing, less bleeding, and less chance of infection.
VELscope
The VELscope is a handheld device that helps us detect abnormalities in the soft tissue of the mouth, providing us with the ability to detect potential issues, including oral cancer. The device uses a special type of light that highlights tissue abnormalities, and it is minimally invasive and quick to use.
