Advanced Technology At Your Downtown Vancouver Dental Clinic
Vancouver Dental Technology
At your downtown Vancouver dental clinic, we are proud to take our patient-centered approach to the next level using our dental technology. Our dental equipment allows us to work quickly and more efficiently, not only giving us a clearer picture of your oral health but also making each visit more comfortable for our patients.
When you receive care at Downtown Dental, you can rest assured that Dr. Esposito, Dr. Taheri, and the rest of the staff are doing everything to enhance the quality, fit, and affordability of your dental care.
Digital x-rays
Up to 90% less radiation than before (which was already very low). No more miniature x-rays — you can easily view them on our monitor — and no more waiting for them to develop.
Intra-oral cameras
Now you can see the condition of your teeth the way we do. It is otherwise difficult for you to know what we are talking about. This camera allows you to be a more active participant in your own dental health.
The Wand
This computer-controlled anesthetic delivery system allows us to isolate and numb the tooth we are working on, and prevent you from suffering the full tongue numbness that makes it difficult to talk and eat after your appointment.
iTero Scanner at your Downtown Vancouver Dental Clinic
At your downtown Vancouver dental clinic we believe in being as efficient and effective as we can be. The iTero intraoral scanner helps us achieve this goal. It can complete a full mouth scan in less than 5 minutes, giving your dentist an accurate impression of your current oral health.
iTero is a great provider in 3D digital dentistry. The scan involves a radiation-free laser and renders a digitally perfect image of your entire mouth. This allows us to view a digital 3D model of your teeth and have a clearer picture of how to pursue any general or cosmetic dentistry procedures.
We complete the iTero scan as part of every new-patient exam and at annual intervals for established patients. Ongoing scans give us a time-lapse “movie” of your teeth and gums, capturing how they move and change with age. No other technology to date has been as beneficial in keeping track of subtle changes, and we offer it right here in downtown Vancouver.
Panoramic Dental X-Rays
In addition to the intraoral scanner, Dr. Esposito and Dr. Taheri can get a more complete picture of your oral health here at your downtown Vancouver dental clinic, by using a panoramic dental X-ray. These X-ray machines aren’t meant to show fine details such as cavities, but they can show issues like fractures, impacted teeth, fractures, bone abnormalities, tumors, and infections.
Your dentist will take a panoramic dental X-ray anytime he suspects an underlying problem. He may also order an X-ray to plan for cosmetic dental procedures such as implants or veneers.
Unlike the iTero intraoral scanner, a panoramic X-ray is completed outside the mouth. It consists of an imaging device mounted on an arm that can be manipulated in a semicircle around your face. The device takes X-rays while you hold a bite-blocker in your mouth.
CEREC
CEREC stands for “Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.” Essentially, a CEREC unit is a milling machine that uses 3D technology to scan your tooth, allowing your dentist to fabricate the new tooth according to your desired result.
Our CEREC milling machine makes it possible for patients to enjoy same-day crowns and bridges. The CEREC unit works with optimally synchronized software to grind and mill the teeth with absolute precision. The result is a smooth surface ready for dental restorations.
With the CEREC unit, multi-visit restorations are quickly becoming a thing of the past.
Diagnocat
Dental technology has advanced significantly in the last few years, and many practices are now embracing the power of AI technology with innovations such as Diagnocat. Here’s how you and your family can benefit from the Diagnocat dental tool.
What Is Diagnocat AI Technology?
Diagnocat AI technology was created by a team of leading dentists and radiologists. Their aim was to use artificial intelligence tools to improve patient outcomes by supporting dentists in dental diagnosis and providing computer-aided treatment plans.
Your Downtown Vancouver Dental Clinic Offers Invisalign® Treatments
Invisalign clear aligners are transparent, orthodontic devices that are essentially a form of plastic dental braces. Invisalign has been around for a while, giving us 20 years of research and the world’s largest 3D printing operation, but Invisalign technology has only gotten better. That’s why we are proud to offer this option at your downtown Vancouver dental clinic.
If you and your dentist determine that Invisalign is right for you, you’ll both sit down and go over a personalized treatment plan that involves a precise digital scan and a preview of your new smile. Your aligners are customized for you, and you’ll switch to a new set every one to two weeks as your dentist determines. The result is a straight, natural smile without the need for metal braces.
Thanks to our experience and equipment, the staff at Downtown Dental are able to offer the experience in dental care you deserve. Our Vancouver dentists are changing people’s lives one smile at a time, and we’d love to have you join us.
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Proud dentists in Vancouver for over 20 years. When you're ready to experience the difference Downtown Dental can make in your overall health and well-being, give us a call or request an appointment online today.
