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The
days of waiting until cavities became large and painful and then having
to do extensive, large fillings, crowns, or even root canals are over.
Thanks to advanced technology from Kavo, we can now detect cavities
earlier and more predictably. The Kavo Diagnodent uses a low-intensity
laser to locate hidden decay and provide your dentist with a digital
reading of the progression of cavities. Due to the increasing amount of
flouride in water and food, teeth are stronger than ever, a great
benefit to our patients. However, this increased strength has changed
the look of modern cavities. Where cavities used to form big craters on
the surface of the tooth and then work their way down to the inner
portion, the new pattern has reversed.Bacteria now form pinpoint holes
in the tooth, borough down, and then spread deep |
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and wide under a seemingly intact outer shell. This new pattern has
made cavity detection more difficult and made old cavity detection
techniques, like a sharp explorer, less reliable. Much like a metal
detector detects metal objects underground, a Kavo Diagnodent has the
unique ability to find these “hidden cavities.” This breakthrough
technology has been proven to be virtually 100% accurate in detecting
small cavities that our traditional techniques might miss. This enables
your dentist to treat these cavities at their earliest stages,
preserving more tooth structure, and making it easier and quicker for
the patient. We can now stop those small cavities from becoming larger
ones and save our patient’s time and money by providing smaller and
more conservative treatment options. The Kavo Diagnodent has earned the
ADA Seal of Acceptance and is quickly emerging as the new standard of
care. |
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