State of the Art Technology
Dental technology plays an important role in making your dental treatment process comfortable and efficient. At our Maple Ridge dental practice, we offer a complete range of modern, up to date dental technologies for your convenience.
At Kanaka Creek Family Dental we believe that using the very latest dental technology is the key to providing quality, comfortable care to our Metro Vancouver patients.
Technology helps us provide dental care with maximum efficiency. It also allows us to show you exactly what is going on with your oral health, so you can feel informed when making decisions regarding your treatment.
CBCT
Dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a form of dental x-ray that creates highly detailed, three dimensional images of your whole mouth, including the teeth, bones, soft tissues and nerve paths.
These images are helpful in the diagnosis of and treatment planning for bone-related issues, TMJ issues, dental implants or orthodontic care.
Rotary Endodontics
Rotary endodontics is a technology uses an electrically-powered dental instrument to help make root canals more comfortable and efficient for patients.
This small electric hand tool is equipped with a flexible tip made of nickel titanium, which can be gently inserted into a curved root canal without causing any damage along the way.
Digital X-rays
Our dentists use digital x-ray technology to help us detect, diagnose, and treat oral conditions and diseases.
Digital X-rays produce enhanced computer images of teeth, gums, oral structures, and oral conditions. It also provides reduced radiation exposure compared to traditional X-rays.
Loupes
Dental loupes are magnification devices that look a bit like modified eyeglasses.
This simple, small magnification device allows to see small details more closely as we work.
Unlike a magnifying glass, loupes do not have to be held by hand.
CEREC®
CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic) is a method of creating dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, veneers and dentures in the dental office rather than waiting for a dental laboratory to create them.
These restorations are typically used to repair damage to your tooth (or teeth) from decay or injury. Some dental offices have specialized equipment that allows them to design and create restorations using a computer’s help.
iTERO®
The iTero scanner is specifically designed to help your dentist create custom clear alingers such as Invisalign. This technology also allows your dentist to create a 3D simulation that shows how your teeth may shift allowing you to visualize your expected outcome after treatment.
Additionally, the iTero scanners provides your dentist with a way to give you real time feeedback regarding the progress that you are making during your Invisalign treatment.
3D Printer
3D printing allows your dentist to create a truly customized and accurate representation of your oral structures in order to effectively treat dental health conditions.
By creating custom surgical guides, mouth guards and dental implants with a 3D printer, your dentist can provide a quick and cost-effective solution. The lengthy process of taking physical impressions and sending them to the lab is no longer necessary.