Technology

The Isolite System allows us to achieve better visibility and moisture control, improve efficiency and results, and increase safety and patient comfort. Using this system helps eliminate lots of cotton rolls, gauzes and other materials going into the patient mouth that usually helps the dentist with visibility and moisture control.

Digital x-rays help the dentist see small areas of decay between the teeth or below fillings, bone damage from a tooth infection or a cyst, bone loss due to periodontal disease, developmental defects, some types of tumors, the effects of trauma, and the position of unerupted teeth in children and adults. Digital x-rays require very low levels of radiation exposure, and it can be sent directly to a computer to be viewed right away.

With WaterLase dentistry, we can offer our patients nearly pain-free treatment. Laser dentistry allows us to eliminate harmful bacteria while promoting and strengthening gum tissue. WaterLase dentistry is used to perform a number of treatments quickly and painlessly such as contouring excess gum tissue to eliminate the problem of a “gummy” smile, removing oral growths and relieving the pain of cold sores and fever blisters, fixing a “tongue-tie” where excess tissue inhibits movement of the tongue, treating periodontal disease by getting rid of diseased tissue from underneath the gums and sterilizing the periodontal pockets, crown lengthening used to expose a great amount of tooth structure for proper support and fit of a dental crown, preparation and filling of cavities with minimal use of the drill, greater comfort and no injections in most cases. To read more about Laser dentistry at Tysons Dentistry, click the link!

CEREC is a method of CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) dentistry, which allows the dentist to fabricate and insert restorations (crowns, bridges, etc.) in a single appointment.

Rotary endodontics employs electrically-powered instruments rather than traditional manual files and allow us to perform more comfortable root canals with a higher success rate for our patients.

CEREC Omnicam eliminates the use of impression materials. This product takes a quick scan of your tooth and gingiva to replace having bulking trays with material placed in your mouth. This is used for Invisalign treatment, too!

The EPIC laser system is not only used for teeth whitening, but can also be used for soft tissue surgery and pain therapy due to bruxism/occlusal trauma as well. 

This camera ? is actually our new portable X-ray machine! It is faster, more efficient, and uses a lower dose of radiation. It provides exceptional diagnostic information that can be viewed instantly on a monitor to ensure that potential problems are caught in their earliest stages.

Intraoral cameras are a great tool we use in the office to capture photos so we can share with you any areas of concern. It is a small instrument about the size of a pen used to take close-up, detailed pictures of your teeth, and also has a caries mode that can detect tooth decay. Intraoral cameras provide a better way for us to communicate with our patients by showing evidence to correlate with the patient’s treatment plan.

We provide some dental chairs with massagers that make patients feel relaxed during dental procedures, which our patients absolutely love!

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is very effective for many patients with dental phobia. If you experience mild anxiety, this is a great option that our office offers to help you achieve a state of gentle relaxation during your procedure. Read more about sedation dentistry at Tysons Dentistry here.

Each of our operatory rooms has TV/Computer monitors installed for patient education, entertainment, and relaxation.

Our office is updated with the latest technology and utilizes in electronic dental records, which are digital versions of a patient’s paper chart containing all medical and dental history. This digital system allows us to quickly access and view patient records and also share with our patients on the computer monitor screen.

Air polishing is a procedure in which air and water pressure are used to deliver a controlled stream of special cleaning powder to remove surface stains, plaque, and other deposits on and between the teeth. Our team can remove the most stubborn stains effortlessly with this tool!

Loupes provide better vision and improved performance and patient care. The magnification of the loupes increase the ability to view your teeth and the area being treated in ways that the human eye simply cannot see. This allows for faster diagnosis and more accurate and precise treatment.