CEREC One-Visit All-Porcelain Restorations

CEREC is a high tech computer and milling machine (CAD-CAM) used to make precision-fit ceramic inlays, onlays, veneers and crowns that are extremely durable and natural looking

We use CEREC's built-in camera to take a three-dimentional photo image of the damaged tooth. Using this image, CEREC's Computer Assisted Design (CAD) function takes over and designs a precision restoration. CEREC's Computer Assisted Manufacture (CAM) function creates the finished restoration from a block of high strength porcelain that reflects light just like real teeth.

Then we bond the restoration into position and we're done! No messy impressions, no waiting for lab work, no second visit! This is dentistry the way it should be: fast, efficient, durable and natural looking.

Cone Beam Computerized Axial Tomography (CT-Scan)

The patient sits upright in a chair, a 20-second CT x-ray is taken, and the patient is finished. From that scan, Dr. Westman can evaluate the three-dimensional position and condition of the jaw joints, cervical spine and airway structures.

There is a tremendous amount of information available from just one 20-second scan. Dr. Westman can evaluate teeth, proposed implant sites, temporomandibular joints, sinuses or any other structures of interest.

Knowing the exact locations, shapes and orientations of impacted teeth is critical to making proper decisions regarding extractions. Detection and treatment of obstructive tonsils and adenoidal tissues is crucial for proper development of the airway, jaws and bite of the teeth.

Prior to surgery, Dr. Westman can determine if the patient has adequate bone quantity and quality to support a dental implant in the appropriate orientation. The extreme accuracy of the CT scan makes implant surgery less invasive, more comfortable, more predictable and safe.

All of the advantages of cone-beam tomography are provided with a minimal dose of radiation. The normal exposure from the i-CAT cone-beam is 68 micro sieverts per full head scan. Non-cone-beam hospital units are generally rated between 1,200 and 3,300 micro sieverts

Soft Tissue Laser

Our state-of-the-art soft tissue laser is used to gently reshape and recontour the gums to enhance your smile. It is also used to treat high frenum attacments, canker sores, apthous ulcers and periodontal disease.

Digital Photography

We use high resolution digital photography in our practice to benefit our patients every day.

You can experience a digital photographic examination where you will see your teeth like you have never seen them before.

For the best in cosmetic dentistry, there is no better way than digital photography to communicate to the laboratory the desired results.