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Lisa Sterilizer. Highest Standards of Protection
 In conjunction
with the 2010 renovation Dr. John now offers a state-of-the-art
sterilization center which includes a Lisa Sterilizer. The
Lisa offers an effective drying cycle which is imperative to
protect dental hand pieces and instruments from corrosion and to
prevent re-contamination. Some sterilizers skip the drying cycle
risking damage or re-contamination.
The Lisa sterilizer dries materials in a post-vacuum cycle so
the finished load remains sterile and corrosion is eliminated.
Items are cool to the touch and can be safely removed for immediate
patient use.
Digital X-Ray - Planmeca ProOne
Dr. John is pleased to now offer his patients the Planmeca
ProOne all-around (panoramic) dental X-ray unit. Simple is
beautiful. Planmeca designed their fully digital Planmeca ProOne,
dental panoramic X-ray unit, with simplicity in mind. No
compromises were made in applying the latest state-of-the-art
technology providing a superior method of taking X-rays.
The Planmeca ProOne side entry allows easy access
for all patients; the X-ray exposure can be performed on a standing
or a seated patient. If necessary, the patient can even remain
seated on a wheelchair. In Planmeca ProOne, no mirrors are needed
for patient positioning. Instead, the patient has an open and
comfortable view, so for instance a small child can see the
accompanying adult at every stage of the exposure.
The fully digital Planmeca ProOne X-ray unit
provides absolute ease of use for Dr. John’s Team providing the
availability of cutting edge technology to each patient.
CEREC - Ceramic Restorations
Dr. John continues to offer patients CEREC
restoration services – a superior method of creating
precisely-designed, color matched and highly durable ceramic
restorations in one office visit.What does "CEREC" mean?
CEREC is an acronym that stands for Ceramic
Restoration. From simple fillings to full crowns
to veneers, CEREC delivers the results you need in a single
appointment.
The CEREC Unit is mobile and houses a medical grade
computer and the CEREC camera. Dr. John uses the camera to
take a digital picture of your prepared tooth. This picture
is used instead of a traditional impression. This means no
impression tray and material for you to gag on. The computer
and CEREC 3D software converts the digital picture to a three
dimensional virtual model of your prepped tooth. Dr. John
then designs your restoration right on screen using
the software while you wait (and watch!). This software can
assist Dr. John with designing any single tooth restoration:
crowns, inlays (fillings), onlays (partial crowns), and
veneers. Once Dr. John has designed your restoration (usually
about 5 minutes), he clicks a button, and the design data is
communicated via a wireless radio signal to the CEREC Milling
Unit.
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John or his dental assistant then selects a ceramic block that
matches the shade of the tooth being repaired. He or she
then inserts the block into the Milling Unit. The data from
the Acquisition Unit is used to direct two diamond coated burs to
carve the block into the indicated shape of the restoration.
This process usually takes 8 to 18 minutes depending on the size
and type of restoration. After the milling is finished, Dr.
John or his dental assistant polishes the finished filling or
crown and bonds it into place.
CEREC is the world's only system for the fabrication of
all ceramic dental restorations in one office visit. With
CEREC at Dr. John’s side, you can be in and out in a single visit
with a permanent, all ceramic crown, onlay, or veneer! For
you, our patient, this means fewer injections, less drilling, and
less time out of your hectic schedule for dental care.
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