Brett Hofmann, DDS

Technology

We are proud to offer modern dental technology and techniques to our patients so you can enjoy the most comfortable, efficient, and effective dentistry possible.

Feel free to read on to learn more about the technology we use in our practice.

Digital Records

In today’s modern, digital culture, we are used to having information at the tips of our fingers. Your dental records are no different. Digital records allow us to compare your oral health from one visit to the next, and everything stays safe under encrypted lock and key.

Digital X-Rays

Modern digital dental x-rays benefit patients in a number of ways: 

  • Digital x-rays expose patients to considerably less radiation than conventional film x-rays.
  • Digital x-rays require almost no time for development, reducing time spent waiting in the dental chair.
  • Digital x-rays allow for incredibly precise and accurate images for timely diagnoses.
  • Digital x-rays are securely stored in your digital file and can be securely sent to your insurance company or specialists, when necessary.

Because no chemicals are needed for developing and no space is needed for film storage, digital x-rays are better for the environment.

Intraoral Camera

What if you could see exactly what your dentist sees? You'd probably find it simpler to make informed decisions about your oral health! 

Intraoral cameras allow you to do precisely that. Using a small digital camera embedded in a wand, the dentist can move it around your mouth and transmit the images instantly to a chairside monitor. This allows you to clearly see everything the dentist describes, including damage to the teeth and signs that might indicate periodontal disease. 

Intraoral Scanner

Our office uses advanced intraoral scanning technology to capture highly accurate digital impressions of your teeth. These digital scans replace traditional, messy alginate impressions that were once required for crown and bridge procedures and nightguard fabrication. The result is a faster, more comfortable experience with precise result, no bulky trays, no unpleasant materials, and improved accuracy for your restorations and appliances. 

Laser Dentistry

Dental lasers allow us to provide incredibly precise treatment with greater comfort, faster healing times, and less risk of bleeding than conventional surgical procedures. Lasers are particularly effective in the treatment of gum disease because they are able to target the damaged and diseased tissue while preserving healthy gum tissue. Lasers also effectively target bacteria, helping to eliminate the infection.

Same-Day Crowns

If you have ever needed a crown, you know that there is a wait time between getting your tooth prepped and receiving your final restoration. We have eliminated that wait time for many patients by offering same-day dental crowns right here in our office. Using CAD/CAM technology and our in-office milling machine, you can receive your permanent restoration in a single visit.

This means no temporaries or waiting times for added convenience while not compromising strength and durability.

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