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01 COSMETIC DENTISTRY
02 GUMMY SMILE
03 GUMMY ORTHODONTICS
04 GUM RESHAPING
05 GUM LIFTS
06 RECEDING GUMS
07 GUM DISEASE
08 ORTHODONTICS (BRACES)
09 NON-EXTRACTION ORTHO
10 ADULT ORTHODONTICS
11 TEEN ORTHODONTICS
12 CHILDREN ORTHODONTICS
13 INVISALIGN
14 INVISIBLE ORTHODONTICS
15 ORTHODONTIC PAIN
16 FULL DENTURES
17 ACRYLIC DENTURES
18 PARTIAL DENTURE
19 METAL DENTURE
20 VAL PLAST / FLEXIBLE DENTURE
21 DENTURE REPAIRS
22 DENTURE RELINING
23 BARGAIN DENTURES
24 TMJ PAIN ?
25 TMJ TREATMENT
26 OCCLUSAL SPLINTS
27 BITE - OCCLUSION
28 OCCLUSION DENTIST
29 STOP SNORING
30 GAG REFLEX
31 SLEEP APNEA
32 HEADACHE PAIN
33 DENTAL IMPLANTS
34 IMPLANT SOCKET GRAFTS
35 IMPLANT FAILURES
36 OSSEOINTEGRATION
37 DENTAL CROWNS
38 LOOSE CROWNS
39 DENTAL CROWN FACTS
40 ONE DAY IMPLANT
41 IMMEDIATE LOAD IMPLANTS
42 PORCELAIN VENEERS
43 GOOD - BAD VENEERS
44 DIRECT VENEERS
45 INDIRECT VENEERS
46 PAIN FREE DENTISTRY
47 SEDATION DENTISTRY
48 SEDATION TYPES
49 DENTAL PHOBIA - ANXIETY
50 TEETH WHITENING
51 TAKE HOME TEETH WHITENING
52 ZOOM TEETH WHITENING
53 TYPES OF WHITENING
54 PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY (CHILD)
55 GERIATRIC DENTISTRY (SENIORS)
56 LASER DENTISTRY
57 NON INVASIVE DENTISTRY
58 MINIMALLY INVASIVE DENTISTRY
59 LASER TEETH WHITENING
60 DENTAL BRIDGE
61 TYPES OF DENTAL BRIDGES
62 ORAL SURGERY
63 EMERGENCY DENTISTRY
64 TOOTHACHE PAIN
65 TOOTH EXTRACTION
66 MISSING TOOTH
67 WISDOM TOOTH EXTRACTION
68 XEROSTOMIA - DRY MOUTH
69 HALITOSIS TREATMENT
70 ROOT CANAL PAIN
71 GINGIVITIS CONTAGIOUS?
72 AMALGAM FILLINGS
73 WHITE FILLINGS
74 TEETH CLEANING
75 TEETH RESTORATION
76 MICRODENTISTRY
77 INFECTION CONTROL
78 DENTAL (ORAL) HEALTH
79 MAINTAINING YOUR SMILE
80 DENTAL SEALANTS
81 DIASTEMA TOOTH GAPS
82 ENAMEL DAMAGE
83 BONE & TISSUE GRAFTING
84 DENTAL FINANCING
85 DENTAL HEALTH COVER
86 FREE DENTAL CONSULTATION
87 VIRTUAL DENTISTRY
88 KIDS FUN CORNER
89 EXTREME MAKEOVERS
90 PUBLIC HOLIDAY DENTIST
91 BEFORE - AFTER GALLERY
92 CHOOSING A COSMETIC DENTIST
DENTIST SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

MICRODENTISTRY......................

 

MicroDentistry

 

Micro-dentistry is a modern approach to the age-old problem of detecting tooth ailments. Using current technology and techniques, micro-dentistry allows early detection of cavities and decay to preserve as much of the tooth as possible and to utilize less invasive treatments to correct them.

Recent technological advances give us the ability to prepare a tooth for a restoration without having to remove healthy tooth material. We are also able to construct the smallest possible restorations and to ensure the strength and longevity of restorations placed using micro-dentistry

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What is Air Abrasion?

Air abrasion is a gentle spray of an air and powder mix that removes tooth decay.

 

Does it hurt?

Almost never! The dentist can make the procedure virtually painless by controlling the speed and the intensity of the powder and air. In most cases, this means no drill and no injection.

 

 

The latest in Microdentistry technology.


You may have seen some revolutionary techniques reported on Channel 9's Good Medicine.

OPMI® PROergo | DIAGNODENT LASER | RANDOFLEX AIR ABRASION | DIGITAL XRAYS

 

OPMI® PROergo

OPMI® PROergo

Angled optics for viewing in any position

There are, of course, difficult-to-access areas which would make therapy almost impossible, were it not for the angled optics.
These optics allow the dentist to view these difficult-to-access areas in a comfortable posture and to direct the light right to where you need it.
A rotatable tube dovetail allows ideal viewing when OPMI® PROergo is tilted to one side or into extreme positions.


• Seeing is believing - maximum brilliance of the image provided by the microscope, optimized light intensity, total color fidelity. What are sometimes only catchwords for others are standard features in OPMI®PROergo and optics from Carl Zeiss.
• Natural stereoscopic vision also for eyeglass wearers: widefield optics ensure relaxed viewing through the microscope.
• The integrated video camera (option) provides first-class monitor images - for perfect communication with your patients and for your assistants.
• The zoom and focusing speeds as well as the brightness level are automatically adapted to the magnification set.
• Every single detail in the treated area is impressively illuminated by the excellent fiber optic cold-light illumination system.
• Swing-in filters for enhanced functionality: an orange filter prevents the premature hardening of plastic fillings, a green filter makes even the finest vessels visible in tissue with a strong blood flow.

OPMI ®PROergo - experience a new dimension in vision

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DIAGNODENT LASER

What is the laser used for?

The diagnodent laser is an invaluable tool used to detect decay at the earliest stages. It has made it possible to accurately diagnose decay more effectively than conventional methods such as probing and x-rays. Early decay can be easily treated using the Microdentistry philosophy. This means less tooth structure is lost. It has revolutionised dentistry today.

DIAGNOdent - Laser Caries Detection Aid


Accurate, reliable caries detection aid

More and more patients place value on healthy and attractive teeth. In order to maintain them, the earliest possible care is essential. DIAGNOdent aids in the detections of caries. Even very small lesions are detected at the earliest stage, enabling you to protect and preserve the tooth substance.

Detecting the invisible

If you cannot detect the disease, how can you treat it? Dentists often experience anxiety when attempting to diagnose the phenomenon known as hidden caries. A suspicious-looking tooth presents a treatment dilemma for dentists. Should the tooth be opened up? What if no caries is found? Should the tooth just be watched, or does that give caries more time to destroy the tooth's surface?

A changing caries model: due to floridation, caries has gone "underground". While helping to improve the oral health of many Americans, fluoridation has resulted in harder tooth enamel. Incipient caries lesions that once began on the tooth's surface have no migrated below the surface.

Proven clinical results: Treatment decisions require a higher degree of certainty. The DIAGNOdent laser caries detection aid removes the doubt from treatment decisions regarding hidden caries ore questionable stained grooves. The device's ability to see into occlusal pits and fissures enables dentists to treat sub-surface caries lesions with confidence.




Benefits to you and your patients


• Permits use of minimally invasive treatments without unnecessary preparation - ideal adjunct to air abrasion and micro rotary instruments.
• For the first time, allows the quantification of caries activity over time with a precise and reliable measurement.
• Reproducible results permit checking, stabilization and documentation of caries.
• Ideal device for the hygienist to detect suspicious areas needing further examination.
• Is conservative by avoiding "exploratory" excavation of suspect teeth.
• Extremely accurate diagnostic aid. Proven to be over 90% accurate.
• Early detection of pathological changes that are undiagnosed by conventional examination methods (e.g. intial lesions, demineralization and changes in the enamel, fissure caries).
• No scratching probe: simple, fast and painless examination.
• Increases operator and patient confidence about treatment decisions due to accurate visual and acoustic representation of measured values.
• No x-ray exposure. Practice building, revenue enhancing.
• High level of patient acceptance and satisfaction.




Over 90% accurate


Proportion of "correct diagnoses" using various diagnostic methods (in the case of seemingly intact occlusal surfaces).

In a study conducted by Dr. Lussi of Berne University, Switzerland, general practitioners correctly diagnosed hidden fissure areas by visual inspection in only 57% of all cases. The same group achieved an impressive success rate of 90% with the DIAGNOdent. In fact, DIAGNOdent was far more accurate than any other method in the study including bitewing X-rays.


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RONDOFLEX AIR ABRASION -

What is Air Abrasion?

Air abrasion is a gentle spray of an air and powder mix that removes tooth decay.

Does it hurt?

Almost never! The dentist can make the procedure virtually painless by controlling the speed and the intensity of the powder and air. In most cases, this means no drill and no injection.

Portable - Convenient - Effective - Economical:
Now there is an easy-to-use portable snap-on way to add air abrasion to every operatory. Our patients will love the smooth and quiet operation. And if you already have been exposed the DIAGNOdent, you'll find the RONDOflex Plus to be a highly efficient treatment companion.

What is so unique about the RONDOflex Plus?
The powder jet at the end of the RONDOflex Plus tip is surrounded by water. This water spray traps powder particles in, reducing particle overspray and increasing patient and operator comfort without compromising cutting efficiency.

• Ideal adjunct to DIAGNOdent caries detection laser for minimally invasive dentistry.
• Preparation of small carious lesions.
• Opening and extension of fissures.
• Removal of hard tooth substance.
• Removal of deep discoloration.
• Roughening of adhesive surfaces of crowns, bridges, brackets and pins.
• Removal of cement residues from crowns, bridges and brackets

 

INTRA-ORAL & EXTRA-ORAL DIGITAL CAMERA'S

DIGITAL X-RAYS

What are digital x-rays?

Digital x-ray technology enables us to create the very best dental x-ray image with substantially less radiation exposure for the patient and dental personnel.

The x-ray image can be viewed immediately on the computer monitor in the surgery.

Call to speak to our friendly, experienced staff who are happy assist you with your queries and/or make an appointment with one of our dentists.

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EXTRA ORAL DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

ORTHOPHOS Plus DS
The Plus in Diagnosis, Performance and Comfort.

Product advantages
• Very high image quality through built-in features
(e.g. automatic adjustment of the panoramic layer to the width of the mandible, Automatic Exposure fine Adjustment, Anomaly Compensation etc.)
• High ease of use
• More diagnostic possibilities with 16 programs
• Future proof since:

- digital upgradeable
- TSA upgradeable

Ideal for:
• Oral Surgeons, Orthodontists , Implantologists
• Dentists which specialize or are looking for more comfort in handling
• Heavy-duty applications like hospitals, large dental practices,

Product variations:
• ORTHOPHOS Plus, Plus Ceph (film based, digital upgradeable)
• ORTHOPHOS Plus DS
• ORTHOPHOS Plus DS Ceph (Digital, CCD-Technology, "powered by SIDEXIS XG")
ORTHOPHOS Plus DS / Ceph

Enhanced diagnostic accuracy:

• 16 panoramic programs
• 4 additional cephalometric programs (ORTHOPHOS Plus DS Ceph)
• 10 optional transversal sections programs

Excellent image quality at the lowest possible radiation dose:
• Multipulse generator (90 kV)
• Stable patient positioning
• Automatic adjustment of layer parameters on the basis of the patient's cranial width (measured via temple support)
• Spinal column compensation via automatic kV increase
• Compensation for anomalies in the anterior tooth region

Optimum ease of use:
• Light localizers for quick patient positioning
• User-friendly motor-driven adjustment
• Direct selection of exposure parameters via patient icons
• Automatic adjustment of image layers on the basis of the patient's cranial width (determined via the temple support)
• Practical multitimer system with self-explanatory icons
• Automatic recording of the exposure parameters and positioning data
• Visualized help messages
• Integrated storage drawers for accessories

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INTRA-ORAL DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

HELIODENT DS / HELIODENT Vario

Focused diagnostics!


The HELIODENT DS (modern DC technology) and e.g. SIDEXIS intraoral sensors make an ideal combination.

The HELIODENT Vario (classical AC technology) can also be used for digital X-ray with good results.


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SIROCAM 3 INTRA-ORAL DIGITAL CAMERA

SIROCAM – Leading the way to enhanced patient communication

Simple and uncomplicated!



SIROCAM 3 –
One of the best cameras on the market
Titanium housing
High-resolution 4-image memory
Three focal ranges for a complete spectrum of applications
Excellent illumination thanks to seven white light LEDs
Sophisticated lens design for an excellent depth of field


The SIROCAM 3 camera has been designed for maximum convenience. The titanium handpiece is light and well-balanced. The flexible connection cable also makes handling easier. There are various mounting options for the camera: on the dentist’s element, on the assistant’s element, or else next to the monitor. Further technical highlights include the integrated four-image memory, the LED illumination system and the hot-plug capability of the camera.

The combination of SIROCAM 3 and SIVISION 3 offers dentists an unprecedented degree of user-friendliness and flexibility in the area of patient counselling and communication.

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SIVISION

Monitor positioning

Optimum vision at all times.

SIVISION can be used effectively to aid treatment in numerous situations. The chief benefit is that it allows you to actively involve patients in diagnosis and treatment. Depending on the specific treatment procedure, you can precisely access the application you require. This necessitates absolute flexibility with regard to monitor positioning.


 

 

 

 

 


COSMETIC DENTISTRY - MICRODENTISTRY

 

 

Have you ever gazed enviously at the perfect smiles you've seen on TV, in movies, in magazines . . . the perfect smiles of Hollywood actresses, models and movie stars? Have you wondered to yourself, "How did she get that smile?

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Zoom 2 is a new and improved version of the Zoom! professional tooth whitening system. The original Zoom! in-office system was far and away the most popular office whitening system, with over 15,000 Zoom! lamps in use.

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Orthodontic treatment involves the design and use of coorective appliances such as braces, plates, headgears and functional appliances to bring the teeth and jaws into proper alignment.

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When Should My Child Start Seeing a Dentist?

It is generally recommended that an infant be seen by a dentist by the age of 1 or within 6 months after his or her first tooth comes in.

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Pain is one of the reasons people go to the dentist. A painful tooth can be triggered by hot or cold food and drinks. Heavy biting or grinding may fracture a tooth and cause the tooth to hurt when you chew. Sometimes, when a filling falls out, you may have a throbbing ache.

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