Technology in our office
Precision Dentistry
Dr. Heyen and staff utilize many advancements in technology to enhance the quality of your dental care.
Dr. Heyen uses high power magnification to provide precision of patient care.
Dentistry is micro-surgery. Using magnification lenses 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.
Dr. Heyen uses high power lighting to visualize the treatment area.
Digital Scanner
Dr. Heyen can utilize a digital scanner to make impressions of your teeth to fabricate crowns, veneers and orthodontic appliances.
Digital imaging allows us to store patient images, and enables us to quickly and easily transfer them to specialists or insurance companies.
DIGITAL X-RAYS:
Digital X-rays offer more precision since we view the image on a computer monitor, instead of holding up a 35mm film up to the light. Digital X-rays results in 1/6th the radiation exposure to you.
Dr. Heyen 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.
Intraoral Camera
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.
Dr. Heyen utilizes Intraoral Camera technology that helps enhance your understanding of your diagnosis. 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. We will review any images with you so you will understand why we are recommending treatment.
Intraoral cameras also enable our practice to save your images in our office computer to provide a permanent record of treatments. These images can be printed for you, other specialists, and your lab or insurance companies.