Michelle Lieblick
Mrs. Powell
English IV
13 April 2017
Dental Technologies Modern day dental technology and treatment have come a long way. Dental health care has improved even though it can be expensive. Today a variety of different dental work is available. People visit the dentist for cosmetic purposes as well as practical matters. Many dental improvements have been made to equipment. These advances have lowered the risk of pain for patients during many dental procedures. Certainly tooth decay and loss has been causing problems from the beginning of time. Since eating is clearly necessary to survive it is amazing how long it took for someone to invent false teeth. False teeth were developed near seven hundred B.C.E. in
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Some even had wiring that extended beyond the mouth and made the patient feel self-conscious. Now in the twentieth century braces have made many accomplishments and are no longer made like that. They are now made from high-tech plastics and metals, which some NASA have developed. The wires are no longer thick and clumsy they are more flexible and are activated by body heat. They are also more comfortable to wear now and also work better than the eighteenth century ones, and are no longer as ugly. You can now get your braces in fashionable bold, bright colors and the time you have to leave them on is cut shorter (27). Now between the years from the past to two thousand and seventeen the improvement of tools have come a long way. We now have VELscope, digital x-rays, invisalign, laser dentistry, dental implants, HealOzone, DIAGNOdent, intraoral camera, Zoom! Whitening--Zoom!, and nitrous oxide and iv sedation. The VELscope is a special type of light that helps the dentist detect any abnormalities, and also helps detect early forms of cancer or disease during a screening. Digital x-rays contain less radiation now and can be on a computer screen only seconds after doing the x-ray, and since it is on the computer screen you can zoom in on the picture. Invisalign are new forms of like braces. We use invisalign to straighten our teeth just like braces do, but these are clear and without the inconvenience of the heavy metal braces. Along with the
Before the treatment starts, an imprint of a patient’s mouth is done and then scanned into a system used to form the Invisalign aligners. After the impression of an individual’s mouth is scanned, an orthodontist analyzes the mouth. The orthodontist then decides the movement of teeth needed to achieve the desired aesthetic results. When the orthodontist figures out the “path” of the teeth, he or she makes aligners to achieve the desired end result. Once the aligners are created, they are sent to the patient. The patient then can begin the treatment. After the explanation of Invisalign aligners, Joffe goes on to point out the negatives and positives Invisalign brings about. Some of the negatives include lack of control of the treatment and limited corrections available, while some of the positives include the desired appearance of an orthodontic treatment and the ability for a user to retain good oral care at ease. Invisalign is a unique system that has pros and
Dental braces have been around for a long time. It is the more traditional approach in addressing your dental problems which many are accustomed to. Braces are made up of metal brackets that are attached
Technology is a very growing area and one cannot be successful if they are not up on the latest. In the dental field, most dental offices are now “digital and paperless”. It will be my responsibility to make sure that I teach my students how to function in a digital environment. In order to do this, I must be proficient in this area. If I will be successful, I must know what new procedures and technology is being used in the dental field. “Dental technologies have been evolving continually, helping to transform the field of dentistry. New technologies are developed with a focus on creating products and developing techniques that can be used by dentists to help prevent, diagnose and/or treat dental conditions and diseases
The trays need to be removed for eating, drinking, and some sports, while traditional braces are affixed to the teeth and not removed until the end of treatment.
Some orthodontists take the demand of patients for granted, in which they don't customize their cosmetic dental treatments for each patient who has different orthodontic needs. For example, comfortable braces for adults may not be similar with kids who needs their own level of convenient braces. This is the major concern of Family Braces. As the name implies, this is the main destination for every familly member to get the best choices of brace that suit every
These images call for up to 90% less radiation than with standard film type x-rays. Instead of making use of the traditional silver-oxide x-ray film that must be formulated and then fixed in caustic and ecologically harmful solutions, the new system calls for pictures by way of a small digital sensing unit and it then immediately sends a Image of the tooth on to the video monitor in the treatment room. Therefore, we can easily see your teeth and surrounding components Instantly. Not only does the new digital x-ray do away with the typical wait for x-ray film to be prepared, but it also is highly sensitive, so that patients are exposed to even less radiation than with conventional x-rays.
Everybody has experienced the roaring pain in the back of his or her mouth at one point in their lives. It is the ache that doesn’t seem to go away no matter how careful one might be. At this moment, a person knows that he or she needs help to terminate the throbbing that has literally taken over the entirety of their mouth. They need a dentist to stop the anguish. Luckily, dentistry offices are located in almost all communities throughout the nation which makes it more convenient for someone to go get his or her teeth checked out. Dentists work with areas of the mouth including the teeth, gums, and other tissues. Dentistry is absolutely
MB2 Dental Solutions offers a suite of services for dental practices and solo practitioners who are seeking new methods to make their practice more efficient, without sacrificing their patient's standard of care. According to MB2 Dental Solutions' About Us page, dentists maintain their clinical independence; affiliated dentists simply receive assistance with tedious administrative tasks associated with practice management that keep practitioners busy, without bringing in income. Since MB2 is a practice management firm created by a dentist, Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva, DMD, patients always come first.
Traditional Braces - Generally the traditional braces are made out of metal. The braces include a set of wires that push the teeth into a proper alignment in the mouth.
There are many versions of braces offered now, but the most popular choice is still traditional metal braces. Made of stainless steel brackets and wires, they're usually the least expensive option. Modern versions use smaller brackets and wires. And technological advances
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Metallic braces have been replaced with clear braces that are hardly visible at all. These give a more aesthetic look to orthodontic
Invisalign is a modern alternative to metal braces perfect for teens and adults who have crooked teeth. Medically approved plastic is used to construct virtually invisible trays to fit over your teeth. A 3-D image is taken of your teeth to ensure a perfect fit. Over time, your teeth will move toward
Over time, teeth can chip, crack, decay, shift, and become stained. There are also childhood issues that can worsen in adulthood, including excessive gums and gaps between teeth. These issues do not have to plague you for the rest of your life. Cosmetic dentistry provides a wide range of procedures to address any problem.
Although many Americans have good oral hygiene due to fluoride and making everyday good decisions, others do not have any access at all to oral health care. Over the years, dentists have been trying to demonstrate the importance of oral care. (“Access to Dental Care”) From commercials to campaigns, dentists will continue to demonstrate to their patients as well as to the people who don't have insurance the importance of oral health care. They will teach them preventative care and some techniques on how to prevent from getting any diseases.