Shenk Dental Care
Roswell, GA 30075
DIAGNODENT
DIAGNODENT can help find Decay The Easy Way.
We've invested in Diagnodent, a revolutionary laser that allows us to diagnose and subsequently treat dental decay in its earliest stage. Even very small lesions are detected at the
and preserve the tooth substance.
It is the best of both worlds; stopping the spread of tooth decay at a very early stage, which translates into smaller and shallower fillings,
The DIAGNODENT Laser Cavity Detection Device is the most accurate cavity detection tool in dentistry today.
Examinations using the latest Technology Diagnodent.
Using Diagnodent technology allows us to detect and treat more areas of decay sooner and with more precision. Furthermore, it requires no x-rays and is a very comfortable procedure.
Another great benefit is that we are able to objectively monitor any suspicious areas without repeated x-rays.
Research Paper reporting on the accuracy of Diagnodent.
A study conducted by Dr. Lussi of general practitioners in Berne University, Switzerland correctly diagnosed hidden fissure areas by visual inspection in only
57% of all cases. The same group achieved an impressive success rate of 90% with the Diagnodent. In fact, Diagnodent was far more accurate than any other method in the study including bitewing X-rays.
Proportion of "correct diagnoses" using various diagnostic methods (in the case of seemingly intact occlusal surfaces).
Cavities can hide in your Teeth
It is our goal to help you maintain and improve your oral health. To achieve this goal, the dental care that you and your family receive in our office always includes state of the art equipment. Among the newest technologies is a small laser instrument called the DIAGNOdent, which scans your teeth for hidden decay.
We can't cure what we can't see!
Locating hidden decay before it destroys tooth structure (from the inside out) is a major goal of modern dentistry. The widespread use of fluoride supplements in dental materials, toothpastes and drinking water has made tooth surfaces harder and more resistant to decay.
However, diagnosing cavities beneath the hard surfaces is more challenging because the disease process can start through microscopic defects in the hard surface enamel and can readily spread into the softer tooth structure beneath the surface. X-rays and probing with an explorer are limited in detecting sub surface decay, particularly when the cavity is in its early stages. Fortunately, the new DIAGNOdent is a major breakthrough that allows the dentist to monitor the areas below the hard surfaces. The DIAGNOdent allows the dentist to locate hidden decay, and with the treatment strusted the spread of disease before it destroys the tooth from within.
Patient friendly, especially for children.
This unique instrument provides instant feedback on the health of the tooth. A pen-like probe simply glides over the tooth surfaces constantly checking the health of the tooth. A number scale and an alarm signals the operator and patient when there are signs of hidden decay. This new technology is safe and pain free for patients.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
We encourage regular dental check-ups, cleanings and home care. Early detection of problems minimize the expenses related to major tooth repair. New technologies take us a giant step forward to helping you achieve the goal of minimally invasive dentistry.
Conventional Exams
With conventional instruments, it is generally not possible to probe drop-shaped fissures.
DIAGNOdent Exam
DIAGNOdent has the great advantage of detecting caries in the very early stage by measuring the laser flourescence within the tooth structure.
