Advanced Periodontal Services & Technology – Corpus Christi, TX
Instruments That Make a Difference
In order to provide the most effective and comfortable periodontal care possible, you have to use the latest technology. That’s why Dr. Garcia frequently updates our periodontal office and is always training, so he can utilize the best, proven instruments. To learn more about some of the advanced dental services and technology you’ll benefit from when you visit him, just read on below.
Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry
The gum tissue can be very sensitive, especially if it has become infected. Thankfully, a soft tissue laser enables Dr. Garcia to quickly and painlessly remove infected gums and harmful oral bacteria at the same time. The laser emits almost no heat, sound, or vibration, so the patient basically doesn’t feel anything while in the chair. And, the beam of light sanitizes and cauterizes as it goes, leading to a fast and easy recovery.
Cone Beam Imaging
Instead of taking a single X-ray from one angle, our cone beam scanner captures several images from all around the head. These are then pieced together to create a highly-detailed 3D model that shows all of the teeth, both jaws, and the nearby oral structures. This helps Dr. Garcia see the big picture concerning someone’s oral health as well as focus on small details. He can use it to plan complicated procedures like dental implant placement so they perfectly suit someone’s dental anatomy, leading to a better result and lower chance of complications.
3Shape Trios Intraoral Scanner
Before giving someone a denture or placing a dental implant, we must take an impression of their teeth and bite so we can ensure the new prosthetic will look and fit perfectly from day one. Instead of using dental putty and a mold to create a physical model, we can now just scan the mouth and generate a fully digital impression, completing the process in just a few minutes. This approach is cleaner, more accurate, and saves time on retakes!
SprintRay 3D Printer
Our 3D printer allows us to create surgical guides, wax mock-ups (so patients can get a preview of their final result), and even temporary dentures all in-house. This reduces the downtime that would stem from us using an outside lab for these services, meaning patients get what they need faster while enjoying higher quality. That’s because we can be more precise since we’re handling every step of the fabrication process ourselves, plus we can make any adjustments on-site to achieve absolute perfection.