Advanced Technology

itero Element Digital Scanning System

A recent upgrade at our office, the Itero Element is a digital scanning device designed to scan prepared teeth and create digital 3D impressions that can be seamlessly transmitted to laboratories where precision fitting restorations are fabricated. This facilitates the fabrication of restorations that have markedly less distortion than conventional models. Additionally, our Element technology enables us to maintain your dental records in a cloud-based backup system from which we can retrieve these records for Invisalign treatment. We are very excited to perform this top quality technique on our patients!

Dexis DEXcamTM 3

Another digital tool used by Dr. Thakkar and her hygiene department, is the intraoral digital video camera. The tiny device is a video camera shaped like a wand that can be moved around inside the mouth and performs a tooth-by-tooth video exam. The images taken from this exam can be stored and later enlarged and printed. Where it was once difficult to see inside your mouth, the intraoral camera provides magnified views. The pen-sized camera features a disposable cover to prevent contamination and is completely painless to use. As the camera is moved around in the mouth, it sends video images to a computer which are then displayed on a monitor in real-time.

The images can then be viewed by Dr. Thakkar and her patients. Using the intraoral camera enables the patient to understand their needs by seeing what the dentist sees and then having it explained. Since the intraoral camera generates images and video footage that are stored, enlarged and analyzed, dental problems can often be caught in their early stages. Once treatment options are discussed, agreed upon, and performed, our intraoral camera can be used to effectively track treatment progress. The digital images enable Dr. Thakkar to:

• Provide care of a higher standard for patients
• Help detect cavities and fractured teeth
• Evaluate the condition of existing restorations under high magnification
• Provide documentation for insurance claims
• Properly inform and educate patients
• Visually observe hard to see parts of the mouth
• Document and to monitor dental problems.

For more information about our high technology intraoral cameras.

DEXIS™ DEXcam 4 HD

High Definition Intraoral Video Camera

The DEXIS™ DEXcam™ 4 HD creates immediate visual impact with high-definition images. Used for diagnosis, education, and collaboration, the images from the DEXcam 4 HD intraoral camera are clear and highly detailed. The camera itself is easy to use, reliable, and portable.

Camera Highlights

• 1.3-million pixel CMOS sensor delivers high-resolution images that remain clear and crisp
• Precision 7-element glass optical lens produces exceptional image quality and helps prevent image distortion
• Optimized to help ensure images maintain their natural color tones
• USB connection makes it a highly portable, plug-and-play camera
• Capture buttons featured on both sides to accommodate right and left handers
• A single press freezes the image. Simply hold to save the image into the patient’s record
• Integrates brilliantly with DEXCapture software for guided and flexible workflows

DEXcam 4HD is compatible with DEXvoice™, an add-on module to the DEXIS imaging software that enables voice activation – Hands-Free Workflow.

Dexis Platinum Sensor Digital X-Ray System

Dexis Platinum Sensor maximizes both patient comfort and ease of use. DEXIS has enhanced its sensor housing design by refining the curvatures, redesigning the cable exit, upgrading the materials, and giving it a slimmer profile.