Technologies
| DIAGNOdent | Soft Tissue Laser |
| Myotronics K7 | Digital X Rays |
| Magnification & Lighting | Digital Photography |
| CAESY | Oraqix |
| High Speed Wireless Web | Satellite TV & Radio |
| Cerec | Tek-Scan |
DIAGNOdent
More and more patients place value on healthy
and attractive teeth. In order to maintain them, the earliest
possible detection and care is essential. Our DIAGNOdent laser
helps us with early detection. Even very small cavities are
detected at the earliest stage, enabling you to protect and
preserve the tooth substance. We rarely have to use Novocaine
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Soft Tissue Laser
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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 canker sores, apthous ulcers, fever blisters, and periodontal disease. |
Myotronics K7
The K7 Evaluation System provides the dental clinician or researcher with three distinctly different technologies for measuring, displaying and storing objective data on physiologic and anatomical status and function. This objective data enhances the doctor’s diagnostic and treatment considerations with information not previously available. |
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The K7 Evaluation System is supplied in a compact housing that can be plugged in to the serial port of virtually any PC type computer, desktop or laptop. Small and portable, the unit and its peripheral apparatus can be quickly stored in the provided protective case for ease of transportation. Windows based software simplifies operation and color graphics make it easy to distinguish overlapping data from multiple channels and to print attractive reports for patient education, insurance or referring doctors. |
For over thirty years, Myotronics has been dedicated to strong customer support. One small example is "Kevin's Pearls". Registered owners of K6-I or K7 Evaluation Systems can have helpful users tips sent by e-mail every week. These tips from our head programming engineer aid customers in deriving maximum benefits from their instruments.
A number of useful testing protocols referred to as "Scans" are pre-programmed for the convenience of the user. Additional custom protocols may be programmed by the user to fulfill unique needs or preferences. The three individual modules and their capabilities are listed below.
K7/CMS
Computerized Mandibular Scanner (CMS - Jaw Tracking)
Multiple sensors in an extremely light weight (four ounce) spectacle-like array, track the motion of a tiny magnet attached to the lower incisal gingiva with adhesive material. The configuration is totally non-invasive and, unlike clutches, does not interfere with patient function. The opposing sensors are wide apart permitting unobstructed access to the oral cavity for taking bite registrations and other clinical procedures, and the system is virtually immune from effects of slight head motion or nearby metallic or electronic interference. A patient education mode is included to simplify patient understanding and staff training.
These scans are invaluable three dimensional representation of mandibular rest, the relaxed neuromuscular path of closure, centric occlusion, habitual path of closure and protrusive guidance that allows the clinician to record an optimal occlusal position.
K7/EMG Eight Channel Electromyograph (EMG)
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Utilizing high quality bipolar surface electrodes, EMG data can be taken from up to eight muscle sites simultaneously and in real time. The program permits taking electromyography data either at rest or in function. All eight channels may be displayed simultaneously, for a period of 15 seconds (one visual screen width). The K7/EMG signal processing circuitry provides unsurpassed protection against system noise or motion artifact. The patient education mode permits quick and easy patient education as to status of masticatory muscles. |
These scans provide an objective measurement of masticatory muscle electrical activity which accurately represents the physiologic state of rest.
Model K7/ESG Electrosonograph (ESG) TMJ Vibration (Sound) Evaluation System. A lightweight headset holds highly sensitive vibration transducers over each TM joint, enabling simultaneous, bilateral capture of tissue vibrations emanating from joint sounds. Vibration (sound) data is correlated to vertical dimension of opening and closing, providing clinicians with valuable information to aid in assessing the status of articular disk and joint function. |
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The ESG includes the ability to document TM joint status through recording joint sound vibrations – simply and non-invasively.
Digital X-Rays
Our X rays are now taken digitally. This technology enables us to reduce your exposure to radiation by 90%. The images are viewed instantly on a computer monitor right in front of you.
Magnification and Lighting
Dr.
Hedge works with five times magnification and high powered lighting
so he can see every detail of your mouth and fabricate precise and
exacting dental restorations for your mouth. The detail of the view
is unbelievable.
Digital Photography
Dr.
Hedge is one of the world's leading authorities in dental digital
photography. He has written THE book on the topic and has sold copies
to dentists from every part of the globe. Dr. Hedge teaches dentists "Digital Dentistry" just
about every Friday somewhere.
You can benefit from this by experiencing a digital photographic examination where you will see your teeth like you have never seen them before. Dr Hedge is currently using a Canon Digital 20D, a 100 mm Macro lens, and a Canon ring flash.
When performing cosmetic dentistry, there is no better way to communicate to the laboratory the desired results than with digital photography.
Portrait Studio
Dr. Hedge also utilizes a professional portrait photography studio to evaluate smiles and results.
CAESY
Our Cincinnati dental services provide CAESY which stands for Clinically Advanced Education System. The CAESY system is available to our patients in all of our operatories, our consultation room and in our reception area. We provide CAESY in both Spanish and English versions for the convenience of our patients. |
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The Smile Channel |
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In our Cincinnati dental services reception area you will find The Smile Channel. The Smile Channel is a multimedia system featuring full-motion video, computer animations, and hundreds of cosmetic cases. The Smile Channel converts our reception area into an entertainment center that works for you every hour of every day, delivering compelling examples of the discretionary services our practice provides to you our patients. |
The CAESY Main Menu |
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CAESY is interactive patient education on DVD for use in dental practices. CAESY features full-motion video, dazzling 3-D graphics, striking computer animation, and easy-to-understand narration. CAESY offers 142 presentations under 17 topics, all available at the touch of a wireless remote. With CAESY, you can clearly visualize how our Cincinnati dental services can solve your problem. CAESY is the most complete patient education system available today. |
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Oraqix
Oraqix is a revolutionary new non-injection anesthetic for periodontal applications. The anesthetic is delivered to the treatment site without the use of a needle and anesthetizes the site within 30 seconds for a period of approximately 20 minutes, without residual numbness of lips and tongue.
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High Speed Wireless Web
Wireless connectivity
We have a wireless 802.11b router in our reception area so you can connect to the web with high speed access to your laptop, or you can borrow one from us.
Satelite Radio & Television
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We play XM satelite radio throughout our office to
create a relaxing commercial free environment. 
Televisions
strategically placed above our dental treatment chairs have programming
that includes DISH Network programming and a VCR and DVD feed
for your choice of programming. We have a large collection
of movies and television series on tape and DVD for your viewing
pleasure. The audio is delivered via BOSE noise cancellation
headphones.
CEREC
Chairside means the Ohio dentists caDrn provide the treatment (crown, veneer, etc) in one patient visit and Ceramic refers to the final product - a non-metallic restoration which is bonded to the existing or remaining tooth structure. As such, CEREC restorations are extremely durable and natural looking. With the CEREC method there is usually no need for impressions or a 2-3 week wait for your restoration to come back from the lab. You don't have a second visit that might require numbing the area again because the procedure is completed in a Single Visit!! |
CEREC
3 is a high tech computer and milling machine used to
manufacture tooth restorations, like crowns, inlays,
onlays and veneers.Tek-Scan
The T-Scan II helps reduce the risk of:
- Implant failure
- Traumatized teeth
- Unstable dentures
- Ineffective splints
- Porcelain fractures
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