Shenk Dental Care
Roswell, GA 30075
HI TECH DENTISTRY
Laser Dentistry
Laser Periodontal Therapy™ is a laser based technique for the treatment of periodontal disease using the Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc., PerioLase Dental Laser. Fear of periodontal treatment vanishes when patients find out no scalpel or sutures will be used. Patient friendly laser treatment gets patients to agree to the treatment they need and continue with the follow-up care that is prescribed.
Laser Cavity Detector – Diagnodent
Dental cavities are often very sneaky, especially when they occur in the deeply ridged biting surfaces of the back teeth. Diagnosing these can be challenging because the disease process can start through microscopic defects in the hard surface enamel, and then readily spread into the tooth structure beneath the surface. Meanwhile, the external surface of the tooth still appears to be healthy. X-rays and probing with a dental explorer are simply unreliable in detecting sub-surface decay, particularly when it is in its early stages.
In our office, we employ the very latest diagnostic tool: a laser fluorescence cavity detector. This device is a pen like probe that glides over the tooth structure and emits a thin stream of laser light. The electronic box connected to the probe measures the depth of penetration of the laser on a number scale and an alarm signals when there are signs of hidden decay. In this manner, we are able to detect decay in the very beginning stages. What's more, this technology is completely safe and pain-free.
What does this mean to you, the patient? Well first of all, it means that your dental cavities are discovered when they are very small. The resultant filling is much smaller and preserves more of your good tooth structure. So you will save tooth structure, with no discomfort, and you will save time.
Digital X-Rays
We recently upgraded our sensors to Kodak 6100 RVG sensors. These have the highest resolution available today. These filmless X-rays require only 20-30% of the radiation of film type X-rays, there by reducing your exposure 70-80%. They are displayed immediately on the computer and are saved to the system's hard drive. They can be emailed to the insurance company or other doctors without a loss of quality and they can't be lost by the insurance company.
Dental Water Unit Safety – O-SO Pure
The news has had numerous stories about dental water unit safety due to an accumulation of microorganisms in normal drinking water. Although there is no scientific evidence that demonstrates adverse health effects from the waterlines, we have taken the next step.
We have installed the 0-SO Pure whole building ultra violet disinfection system, the leading dental system for 5 years. So not only are the dental lines clear, but all the tap water is also disinfected of the microorganisms.
The measures we have taken for our waterlines comply with the standard guidelines established by both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The safety of our patients is a top priority. As new products become available and research provides us new technologies, we remain committed to ensuring the highest possible quality of care.
Digital Intraoral Photographs
We take digital photos that are stored on the computer before and after treatment so there is a permanent record available. They are also a great diagnostic tool.
Magnifying Loupes with Fiber Optic Illumination
Dr. Shenk utilizes Orascoptic 3.8 magnifying loupes with Sheer Vision LED illumination to be able to perform the most meticulous dental procedures.