top-of-the-line Technology

When you seek care at our office, you are assured that Dr.Yen and his staff utilize the latest in technology to enhance the quality for your dental care.

CEREC

CEREC is a method used by Dr. Yen to restore any tooth that is decayed, weakened, broken, etc. to its natural strength and beauty. Better yet, it’s done with all-ceramic materials that are tooth-colored in a single appointment!

~ CEREC Acquisition Unit

The CEREC Acquisition Unit is mobile and houses a medical grade computer and the CEREC camera. Your dentist uses the camera to take a digital picture of your prepared tooth. The computer and CEREC 3D software converts the digital picture to a 3-D virtual model of your prepped tooth. Your dentist then designs your restoration right on screen using the software while you wait (and watch!). Once your dentist has designed your restoration (usually about 5 minutes), he or she clicks a button, and the design data is sent to the CEREC Milling Unit.

~ CEREC Milling Unit

Your dentist or dental assistant selects a ceramic block that matches the shade of the tooth being repaired. He or she then inserts a porcelain block into the Milling Unit. The block is then carved into the indicated shape of the restoration from the Acquisition Unit. This process usually takes 8 to 18 minutes depending on the size and type of restoration. After the milling is finished, your dentist polishes the finished filling or crown and bonds it into place.

Digital Imaging

Radiographs allow us to detect cavities in between your teeth, determine bone level, and analyze the health of your bone. We can also examine the roots and nerves of teeth, diagnose lesions such as cysts or tumors, as well as assess damage when trauma occurs.

Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry is one of dentistry’s latest advances. Dr. Yen uses the BIOLASE Er,Cr:YSGG laser and diode lasers. The laser delivers precise energy depending on what is being targeted. In laser dentistry there is no heat or vibration, making the procedure quite comfortable for most patients. In dentistry, the laser can target gum tissue. For soft tissue (surgical) procedures it eliminates the need for suturing and healing is much faster. Dr. Yen especially uses lasers to aid in the atraumatic removal of bonded veneers and crowns, not commonly used in dental practice.

Areas of dental care that benefit from laser technology:

  • Periodontal, or gum related, care (diode laser)
  • Aphthous Ulcer treatment (canker sore) (diode laser)
  • Crown lengthening, gingivectomy and other gum corrections (BIOLASE)
  • Atraumatic removal of bonded veneers and crowns (BIOLASE)

Intraoral Camera

Dr. Yen utilizes intraoral camera technology which helps enhance your understanding of your diagnosis. An intraoral camera is a very small camera that allows our practice to view clear, precise images of your mouth, teeth and gums, in order to aid using diagnosis. With clear, defined, enlarged images, you see details that may be missed by standard mirror examinations. This can mean faster diagnosis with less chair-time for you!

These images can be printed for you, other specialists, the lab or insurance companies.

trios Intraoral Scanner

An intraoral scanner is a handheld digital tool used in dentistry to create a 3-D scan of a patient’s teeth and surrounding tissues, replacing traditional messy impressions. It is especially accurate for implant restorations. It also offers increased comfort for patients that may have high gag reflexes.

3D Printer

Dr. Yen uses the SprintRay 3D printer uses digital intraoral scans to create highly accurate models of a patient’s teeth. Dentists can use these models to design and print custom night guards with excellent fit and comfort. This in-office process is fast, precise, and eliminates the need for traditional impressions or long lab turnarounds, allowing patients to receive their appliances the same day.