HIGH-TECH DENTISTRY
Advanced Technology
The Advanced Technologies at our practice allow Dr. Vocaturo to deliver great patient care and health outcomes. Patients appreciate and value our advanced technology because it results in a raised level of care and understanding of their diagnosis and dental treatment.
Digital X-Rays
At NJ Smile Center, we use digital radiography, also known as digital X-rays, which employ an electronic sensor instead of traditional X-ray film to capture detailed images of your teeth and jaw. These high-quality digital images are quickly and securely stored on a computer, allowing our team to review them efficiently and provide precise, personalized care.
Low dose digital X-rays have a number of advantages:
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Digital X-rays reduce patient radiation exposure by up to 90 percent compared to the already low exposure of traditional dental X-rays.
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Your dentist can instantly view and enlarge the images, allowing us to detect problems easier and point them out to you.
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Digital X-rays do not require film processing, thereby eliminating the need to dispose of harmful waste products and chemicals into the environment.
Cone Beam Imaging (CBCT Scan)
At NJ Smile Center, we use advanced cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems, a specialized type of CT scan designed for dental applications. These CBCT systems rotate around the patient, capturing precise data with a cone-shaped X-ray beam. The information is then used to create detailed three-dimensional (3D) images of the patient’s dental structures, oral and maxillofacial region—including the mouth, jaw, and neck—and surrounding areas such as the ears, nose, and throat. Our team uses these 3D images to provide accurate diagnoses and plan treatments with unmatched precision.
Digital Scanning For Impressions
At NJ Smile Center, a digital impression provides a highly accurate, digital map of your teeth, allowing both you and our team to view your smile in detail on a computer screen. This method is far more precise than using a mirror or relying solely on traditional X-rays. During the process, a trained dental assistant carefully moves a small wand around your mouth. As it moves, the wand captures countless tiny images and measurements, which the digital impression system instantly combines to create a complete, precise 3D map of your teeth. This technology is especially valuable for procedures such as veneers, crowns, and other restorative treatments.
At NJ Smile Center, the Waterlaser Dental Laser enables our team to perform dental procedures on teeth, gums, and bone with less trauma than traditional methods. Using patented Hydrophotonics technology, which combines precise laser energy with a gentle water spray, this advanced system allows us to provide a wider range of treatments more comfortably. Patients benefit from reduced discomfort, faster recovery, and highly precise results for both cosmetic and general dental procedures.
