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Because of the reality that so many people do not go to the dentist. Many companies are working toward better solutions for patients in the dentist's chair. The following lists some of the products that will be available, or are currently available for your dentist to consider adding to his clinic...
Digital Panorex is a digital camera that will x-ray your mouth; erasing the need of opening your mouth so the dental technician can insert the wedge for your teeth.
Digital Imaging Fiber-Optic Trans Illumination is a condensed, intense light that the dentist can shine in your mouth to show decay in places otherwise hidden, except by sticking sharp things in your mouth and probing for decay. There is no pain associated with this device, and no radiation or harmful rays are used.
DIAGNOdent is a small laser wand that the dentist can use to find a cavity in a tooth bed based on how the soft the tooth is. The earlier a cavity is detected, the less painful the procedure to correct it will be.
Air Abrasion uses a powerful stream of aluminum oxide powder. Still in its early stages, this tool allows dentists to remove the decayed portion of the tooth, and fill the cavity in seconds with no pain to the patient.
Cosmetic Dentistry will embrace faster ways to bleach teeth to a blinding white color.
Denture wearers will find new material is being used for molds for the dentures of the future. The dentures will be flexible, hold no metal within their framework and have great gripping power. There will only be a few fitting sessions before the final piece is completed, and there will be no slipping of the dentures once they are in place.
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