Vecchio & Schafer DDS
Our Technology
While technology is constantly changing, our commitment to providing you with the best service possible is not. We take pride in providing our patients with state-of-the-art technology to better serve them.
Vecchio & Schafer DDS strives to stay up to date on the newest technology available to enhance your comfort level and optimize your experience with us.
Today was my first visit and from the moment I walked in for my appointment to establish a new dentist to scheduling a follow up everyone was so nice. The dental hygienist was excellent, she made me feel so comfortable and offered some great education!
— Gianna Velez
Intraoral Cameras
Intraoral cameras are small, pen-sized digital cameras that connect to a larger screen and display real-time images as the mouth is examined. This device helps educate our patients by providing them with information making it easier for them to understand the condition of their oral health. Attached to the intraoral camera is a bright LED that helps to diagnose cavities, fractures, or other defects that would be hard to see visually.
What Are the Advantages of Intraoral Cameras?
Immediate Results
With intraoral imaging, you can see exactly what the doctor sees while inspecting your teeth. It is also possible for the patient to see what the doctor does when working on your teeth.
Easy Referrals
If another opinion is needed from a specialist, the photos taken from the intraoral camera can easily be emailed.
Precise Details
We have the ability to capture more details by taking high-quality photos of the inside of your mouth, helping identify any changes to your oral conditions over time.
Better Planning
More detailed images make it easier to identify the best treatment plan for your exact dental needs.
Rotary Endodontics
We use rotary endodontic technology to assist with the treatment of a root canal. Instead of using traditional manual files and stainless-steel instruments to treat a root canal, rotary endodontics employs electrically powered instruments to perform treatment on root canals. The hand tool we use is equipped with a tip made of nickel-titanium, which is five times more flexible than stainless steel. This flexibility allows us to perform unique movements that allow the tool to insert deeply into a curved root canal without damaging or stretching the passageway. This procedure is faster and more reliable.
What Are the Advantages of Rotary Endodontics?
Precision
The nickel-titanium instrument is capable of cleaning out the root canal more smoothly and consistently.
Reliability
Root canal procedures have less chance of complications and are more reliable.
Quiet
The tool is much smoother and quieter. This provides the convenience of having the procedure done without the loud grinding that is experienced with manual files.
Fast
The fast treatment time, coupled with instruments that are quieter, creates a more comfortable experience for patients.
Digital X-Rays
Even if you don’t have any symptoms, there may be more going on with your oral health below the surface. X-rays can be used to generate radiographic images of areas the dentist is interested in viewing in greater detail.
X-ray beams are used to create a black-and-white image of your bones and teeth. Digital X-ray images are captured immediately, allowing the dentist to analyze them instantly and review the findings with you.
What Are the Advantages of Digital X-Rays?
Establish Medical History
When you are a new patient, the dentist may want to have digital X-ray images taken of your mouth to get a better idea of your present oral health status. This establishes a baseline the dentist can reference later to better identify changes.
Uncover Issues
Though you might not notice anything unusual, digital X-ray images may catch an issue that is going on in your teeth or jaw. Early detection may allow problems to be treated sooner and may be more cost-effective.
Diagnose
Images generated from digital X-ray imaging can find problems early on, which can help you avoid more drastic and expensive procedures later.
Prevention
Digital X-rays help uncover tooth decay hidden by fillings, bone infections, cavities between teeth, periodontal disease, tumors, cysts or abscesses, and much more.
