Technology plays an incredible role in the correction of malocclusion. Dr. Snyder is trained in the use of the Myotronics K7 Evaluation System, a highly sophisticated software program that provides the dentist with three technologies for measuring the position and function of your jaw and determining an optimal treatment plan.
Computerized Tracking produces 3D pictures of your jaw position when at rest and in motion (opening and closing).
Electromyography (EMG) measures the muscle activity when or motion and at rest.
Electrosonography (ESG) allows the dentist to hear any joint noises when the jaw is in motion. Joint noises are a symptom of malocclusion.
You and Dr. Snyder will see muscle activity on the screen that will help you better understand where your bite is out of alignment. As your bite is adjusted, you'll watch your muscle readings even out and relax right before your eyes.
At last, no more smiling to mask the pain, but a smile from the heart that feels comfortable, pain tree and beautiful. So the next time you wake up with a headache, reach for the phone instead of the Advil. Call Dr. Snyder to see how neuromuscular dentistry can improve your quality of life.
In recent years, there have been amazing advances made it dental technology. These new technologies do everything from improving care to offering increased comfort.
The Diode laser is used for a more cosmetic purpose. If a patient has a gummy
smile or an uneven gum line, the diode laser cat contour the gum tissue, greatly enhancing the appearance of the smile. The laser seals the tissue as it goes, reducing any bleeding or discomfort and promoting quicker healing. It is also used for periodontal therapy, killing harmful bacteria and allowing gums to heal again.
The Diagnodent laser is used as a detecting device. This advanced laser can detect decay earlier than more conventional methods. In fact, it can find 50 percent of the decay that goes undetected by present diagnostic methods. This laser is truly valuable in the prevention of dental problems and the promotion of good oral health.
An intraoral camera is a tiny device the dentist uses to project at image of your teeth onto a large TV screen. The digital camera also enable the dentist to take detailed photos and project them on a screen. The cameras allow the dentist and you to see cracks decay and other problems that may not be visible to the naked eye. This allows for earlier diagnosis and treatment of any problems that may occur, and as a result, better oral health.
For patients who dread the shot of novocaine, the Wand is welcome technology. The Wand is a computer controlled local anesthetic injection system that provides remarkably comfortable and effective anesthetic delivery.
Then newest Cavitron is a state-of-the-art dental scaler that remove calculus from the tooth. The tool detects the amount of build-up on the tooth and adjusts its pressure accordingly. The result is a more comfortable, more effective treatment for periodontal disease.
Dr Beth L Snyder DMD, Aesthetic Dentist - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry, periodontal disease treatment, cerec restorations and neuromuscular dentistry to the areas of Philadelphia and Doylestown, Pennsylvania.