At Northern Beaches Dental in Mackay, keeping up with dentistry trends and recent relevant research allows faster and more accurate diagnosis to take place, providing the better service their patients have come to expect.
By utilising modern technology, dentists in Mackay are able to recommend appropriate treatments to their patients without delays so that they can get on with their lives rather than needing to frequently visit the dentist for further tests and potentially failed procedures.
Coupled with a holistic outlook in treatment, that is to say that the whole body is connected with the mouth and that they are not separate entities, it is possible to find issues that may have been overlooked before or not recognised for what they are.
Some of the new technological advancements in dentistry pave the way for an entirely new mentality towards dentistry as a whole. It is an exciting future that lies ahead where research is focused on preventing issues before they arise and where quick, accurate restorative treatment for issues that cannot be detected in time is available.
What equipment is available?
Many people are a little nervous about the frequent use of x-rays because of radiation exposure. With new digital x-rays, not only do they drastically reduce the radiation exposure to the patient but they also allow for a higher resolution image which improves the dentist’s ability to identify potential decay or other concerns.
By using intraoral cameras which work in real time, any detected problems can be illuminated on screen for the benefit of both the dentist and the patient. By visualising the concern whilst discussing options, patients are able to understand more clearly what their condition is and the steps that need to be taken in order to rectify said problem.
Microscopes are becoming more and more detailed, allowing dentists to magnify up to 20 times the original size. This allows them to work in a very detailed, intricate way to make sure that infection or decay is removed from all the hard-to-reach and hard-to-see places.
Without this innovative equipment they may otherwise not be able to work in such a detailed manner, slowing healing time, as the body would possibly have to fight infection that was not originally detected. In modern-day practices, it is common practice to ensure that dentists use high quality microscopes during every treatment.
Software designed to perfect the placement of dental implants makes for this procedure to operate more smoothly, with optimal comfort and minimal healing time expected for patients these days. By using implant planning software, surgical complications are also reduced, providing a more promising outlook in the long term.
By taking digital scans of a patient’s teeth, dentists are able to electronically store information regarding a person’s teeth and gums which can be used for many treatments that might be necessary in order to accurately and quickly provide the right course of care.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
