Our doctors are highly trained and our facility is equipped with operating microscopes. Magnification and fiber optic illumination are invaluable tools that assist us in performing the highly technical aspects of endodontic treatment. 

  

 

Our treatment areas are equipped with sophisticated ultrasonic units that are used to remove posts and metal instruments, as well as aid in the search for calcified canals. These units are also used to prepare the fine structure of the root-end for a retrograde filling when microsurgical intervention is indicated. The diamond coated microscopic tips vibrate up to 30,000 cycles per second to ensure precise and efficient preparation.

 

 

The cleaning and shaping of the root canal is aided by the use of metal instruments made of a unique alloy of nickel-titanium. We use both hand and rotary instruments along with liquid antimicrobial agents to help remove bacteria and tissue and to achieve the highest level of disinfection.

  

 

Bacterial infections are best treated with antibiotics that are specific for the germs that cause the infection. Bacterial samples are taken to identify with clarity the nature of the patient's infection and to ensure the proper use of therapeutic antibiotics.

  

 

A hydrophilic ceramic material that is a relatively new advancement in endodontic treatment. Our doctors use MTA for pulp capping, resorption repairs, perforation repairs, root-end filling during surgical treatment, and apical plug during apexification. Current literature supports its use as a biocompatible material with excellent resistance to leakage.

  

 

Our office is equipped with highly sophisticated digital x-ray imaging in each treatment area. These units provide an immediate image of the tooth during treatment while dramatically reducing the amount of patient exposure to radiation. The digital radiograph will allow doctors to store the image and/or send it electronically to your dentist or your insurance company.