Technology

Our dentists recommend x-rays to see parts of the mouth, such as inside your teeth and under your gums, that they can't see with a visual examination. This view allows them to spot problems early, like cavities and infections, in their early stages, when they are easier to treat. With early treatment, we can help you avoid the discomfort of toothaches and the cost of more complex treatments in the future. 

Because they are digital, these x-rays also expose you to significantly less radiation than film. Comfortable digital sensors placed in your mouth quickly capture highly-detailed images that our dentists can share with you, making it easier for you to understand what the issue is and how treatment will benefit you.

Cone Beam Computed Tomography is leading-edge technology that provides our dentists with a 3-D view of your entire mouth, jaw, and surrounding areas. Unlike traditional x-rays that give a two-dimensional view, CBCT captures comprehensive images, enabling us to better understand your dental anatomy and any underlying issues.

CBCT is particularly valuable when planning intricate procedures, like dental implant placements or evaluating the jawbone density. With this technology, our dentists can pinpoint problems and plan treatments with unparalleled precision. 

Panoramic x-rays allow our dentists to view your entire mouth in a single, comprehensive image. Traditional x-rays focus on specific areas of your mouth, but a panoramic x-ray provides a broad perspective, capturing teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures in a single image.

This holistic view is especially valuable in planning orthodontic treatment, dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, and identifying issues with the jaw and sinuses. Sharing these images with you helps you better understand the bigger picture of your oral health and proposed treatments.

Intraoral cameras allow our dentists to get a detailed, up-close view of the different areas inside your mouth. These small, pen-shaped cameras can magnify and illuminate the inside of your mouth to ensure nothing goes unnoticed.

Whether it's a hairline crack in a tooth, a hidden cavity, or the early stages of gum disease, our intraoral camera captures it. For you, one of the most valuable benefits of this technology is the ability to see what our dentists see. Displaying the images on a shared screen makes it simpler to understand what's happening with your oral health and why we recommend treatment. 

If you dislike gooey dental impressions, you will appreciate our mess-free digital impressions. This innovative method uses a specialized camera that quickly and accurately captures a detailed 3-D image of your teeth and gums.

Not only are digital impressions more comfortable for patients, but they also provide our dentists with a clearer, more precise view. This level of detail ensures that dental restorations like crowns, bridges, or aligners fit perfectly. We can also easily share and store your digital records to streamline communication and treatment planning. 

Endodontic treatment, commonly known as a root canal, requires precision and care to ensure your comfort and positive long-term results. At Melbourne Dental Vision, we use leading-edge rotary endodontics instead of traditional manual files. Because this technology is electrically-powered, it allows us to thoroughly clean the root canals; the benefit for you is a smoother and more efficient procedure, with no uncomfortable sensations or noises you may have experienced in the past. 

Feeling anxious about dental procedures is natural, and at Melbourne Dental Vision, your comfort means everything to us. We offer nitrous oxide sedation, commonly known as 'laughing gas'. This mild sedative is inhaled through a small mask and helps you relax and remain calm during your treatment.

Nitrous oxide is safe and effective, and its effects dissipate quickly, allowing you to drive home after your procedure. Our trained team members can easily adjust the level of sedation during treatment to ensure you receive just the right amount of relaxation.

Our treatment rooms are equipped with TVs so that during your procedure, you can watch your favourite show or catch up on the news. Not only does this offer a welcome distraction from the dental process, but it can also help reduce anxiety or apprehension.

The TV serves a dual purpose for our team by allowing us to share dental images or x-rays with you and help you better understand treatment plans and recommendations.