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New Procedures Frequently Asked Questions
by Internet Dental Alliance
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What
is the new technology that reduces or eliminates discomfort from shots
given during a dental procedure? |
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A computerized injection
system called The Wand has been shown to significantly reduce
discomfort in delivering oral anesthetics. In a study of patients who have
had procedures using it, more than 80% of them reported that it was a
completely painless process.
A very thin needle is attached to a pen-sized wand and placed near the
gums. A drop of anesthetic numbs the gum before the needle is inserted.
There is no prick or burning sensation with this system. As the needle
glides through the gum, the anesthetic continues to be released. When the
needle is fully inserted, the computer slowly releases the anesthetic.
This eliminates the usual cause of the discomfort of the traditional
dental shot -- the pressure associated with the stream of anesthetic
flowing into the gums.
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How
can early tooth decay be detected? |
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A dentist can put a "caries
detection dye" on a suspicious tooth. This colored liquid helps identify
the position and the extent of decay that is not visible to the naked eye.
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| Q. |
Are
there any new prevention treatments for reducing tooth decay? |
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New prevention treatments
are being studied. Research has shown that a tooth-decay inhibiting
treatment can effectively eliminate the bacteria that cause tooth decay in
humans. One promising treatment still in development is a caries vaccine,
CaroRX, a tasteless, colorless antibody from genetically-altered plants,
which is painted on clean teeth to prevent decay-causing bacteria from
sticking to teeth. Planet Biotechnology, the manufacturer of CaroRX, hopes
to gain FDA approval and make this product available to dentists within
the next few years.
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What
are intraoral cameras? |
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An intraoral camera is a
miniature video camera that the dentist places in the patient's mouth so
that together they can view any dental problems that the patient is
having. The image from the camera is enlarged and sent to a monitor for
viewing.
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What
is the purpose of intraoral cameras? |
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The purpose behind intraoral
cameras is to allow the patient to see the specific area that needs
treatment so that they are more likely to understand the dentist's
recommendation and accept it.
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