Suburb March 2019

DENTAL CARE
DENTAL TERMINOLOGY
YOU MUST KNOW
Over the years, dentistry has evolved to the next level of refinement making the
dental procedures more precise, easy and less painful for the patients. Here
are ‘’some procedures that patients should be familiar of and not scared, says
Dr Heman Verma from Dental Stylers
Radiovisiograpghy (RVG)
Radiovisiography is a technique
where digital X-ray sensors are
used instead of traditional
photographic film. This
technique uses a digital image
capture device and the x-ray
image is seen on an attached
TV or computer. This also helps
on getting immediate image
previews, eliminates costly film
processing steps, and a wider
dynamic range and clearer
images.
DentalVibe
DentalVibe is a painless oral
injection to block patients from
feeling any pain through the
use of vibration technique. This
device provides an easy way to
inject anaesthesia or antibiotics
and is a highly recommended
alternative to standard injection
procedures. DentalVibe applies
a light vibration to the tissues.
According to the researches,
vibration sensation reaches the
brain first instead of injection
sensations. Thus, the use of
DentalVibe is not just painless,
but also more productive.
Single Tooth Anesthesia
Single Tooth Anesthesia System
or STA is a computer controlled
injection technology to achieve
more precise injections,
improve drug delivery and
enhance patient control levels.
STA allows numbing of a single
tooth so that the patient
doesn’t feel any effects the lip
or tongue. The system allows
the dentist to begin treatment
immediately. This injection is
painless therefore it is
comfortable for the patient as
well.
Vinyl Dentures
The latest update in the
dentures is the use of vinyl
composite instead of nylon. It is
flexible and can be
manufactured with tooth or
gum-coloured clasps. Vinyl
composite dentures are
considered as easier to adjust
and more user-friendly denture
base than other denture
composites.
“
Although the technique is a bit
old, it has only begun to catch
up in recent years. Laser in
dental procedures is used in many ways
such as tooth decay, reshaping gums,
tissue removal and teeth whitening.’’
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are the latest
trend in cosmetic dentistry.
They are placed behind the
teeth, rather than in front, and
therefore, are not visible. The
process of lingual braces
involves taking an impression of
the teeth, which is then sent to
a dental laboratory and used to
create customised brackets.
Invisalign
Invisalign are another set of
braces that are worn in the
front but are completely
invisible. The clear customised
braces are fabricated by the
orthodontists and have to be
worn in a special order over a
period (usually one to two
years) to straighten the teeth.
These aligner trays can be
removed when brushing and
flossing, allowing patients the
convenience of normal brushing,
which is not possible with metal
and lingual braces. s
Surgeon, Orthodontist,
Implantologist
spearheads Dental
Stylers, one of the most
premium dental centres
of Northern India; with
comprehensive
education in behaviour
management, sedation
and anaesthesia techniques.
Dental Stylers
8, Dakshin Marg, DLF City, Phase - II
Gurgaon M: 9810296979
E: hemanverma@hotmail.com
W: www.dentalstylers.com