Advanced Technology
CEREC
It is now possible to provide our patients with the most advanced technology available in dentistry. With recent advances in digital imaging, CAD CAM technology has crossed over into the field of dentistry. We are now able to provide our patients with precision restorations that are very strong, esthetic and natural in just one visit. Inlays, onlays and crowns can be constructed in the office without the need for impressions or temporaries.
Precision Dentistry
When you seek care at our office, you are assured that Drs. Schofield, Martin and Smagula and his staff utilize the latest in technology to enhance the quality and fit for your dental care.
Our practice uses high power microscopes to enhance the precision of patient care.
Dentistry is micro-surgery. Using high magnification dental loupes that is similar to the one an ophthalmologist uses enables us to create dental restorations with incredibly precise fit and finish. You just can’t fulfill that level of care with the naked eye.
In addition to allowing precise, close-up work, our loupes directs a beam of light directly on the teeth, minimizing glare for you.
Radiographic Imaging
Drs. Schofield, Martin and Smagula chooses carefully which and when radiographs are taken. There are many guidelines that we follow. Radiographs allow us to see everything we cannot see with our own eyes. Radiographs enable us to detect cavities in between your teeth, determine bone level, and analyze the health of your bone. We can also examine the roots and nerves of teeth, diagnose lesions such as cysts or tumors, as well as assess damage when trauma occurs.
Dental radiographs are invaluable aids in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining dental health. Exposure time for dental radiographs is extremely minimal especially with advances in digital radiography. Drs. Schofield, Martin and Smagula utilizes digital radiographic imaging technologies within the office. These images help us retrieve valuable diagnostic information allowing us to see cavities better.
Many patients, especially younger patients, are very familiar with the latest technology and are comfortable with the high tech practice. Computers and TV screens are their primary method of information processing.
Drs. Schofield, Martin and Smagula utilizes intraoral camera technology that helps enhance your understanding of your diagnosis. An intraoral camera is a very small camera – in some cases, just a few millimeters long. An intraoral camera allows our practice to view clear, precise images of your mouth, teeth and gums, in order for us to accurately make a diagnosis. With clear, defined, enlarged images, you see details that may be missed by standard mirror examinations. This can mean faster diagnosis with less chair-time for you!