Our state-of-the-art technologies ensure accuracy, efficiency, and comfort. Our dental equipment is safe, effective, and well-maintained. Some of our dental technologies include those listed below:
Trios Intra-Oral 3D Scanner
Impressions are necessary for the fabrication of dental restorations, such as crowns, bridges, and dental implants. We utilize our hand-held Trios intra-oral scanner to take precise 3-dimensional digital impressions. Even the most challenging cases can be accurately scanned with our intra-oral scanner, without the need for the goopy trays used in manual impressions.
As we complete your scan, you will be able to view the impression on the monitor along with us, illustrating more clearly why we recommend restoration. With these precise Trios 3D digital scans, your restorations require less preparation work and can be fabricated more quickly. This means you can have your restoration placed and be enjoying the results sooner than with traditional impression methods.
We look forward to seeing you again at your next appointment with us. We love to make a great impression.
Gemini™ Soft Tissue Laser
Safer, More Effective Soft Tissue Therapy
Mountain Family Dentistry uses the Gemini Laser by Ultradent to ensure gentler and more precise soft tissue treatments. This laser has been clinically shown to speed healing and promote healthy tissue growth.
This next-generation dental laser uses light energy with pinpoint precision to target distressed gingival (gum) tissue and heal it quickly. Low-level laser therapy creates a better outcome in four important ways:
- Cleans deeply and effectively
- Reduces swelling, bleeding, and discomfort
- Improves circulation and oxygenation for repair
- Uses light energy for a gentler treatment
Laser therapy can also be useful for:
- Reducing harmful bacteria levels
- Reducing the discomfort and size of canker and cold sores
- Managing gum tissue during impressions for crowns or other procedures
- Removing tissues caused by certain conditions or medications
- Aiding in the treatment of gum disease
- Removing or reshaping gum tissues during crown lengthening procedures
How It Works
Laser light energy creates a photo-chemical reaction that superheats water in gum tissue. The laser wand, held much like a pen, precisely targets the cells in the treatment area, vaporizing diseased tissue and dark-pigmented bacteria while keeping healthy tissue intact. This process, known as photo ablation, encourages healthier cell function and reduces recovery time.
Ease Treatment Discomfort
If you have been postponing treatment out of anxiety, this gentle soft tissue laser offers a safe and gentle experience. The precise application method, combined with our expert anesthetic treatment, greatly eases postoperative discomfort.
Our team is trained and certified to provide safe and effective treatment with this new system. We look forward to offering you the safest, most comfortable soft tissue treatment using the latest in dental laser technology.
See how the Gemini Laser can help restore your oral health. Schedule an appointment for an evaluation.
Digital X-Rays
Our advanced digital x-rays magnify and enhance your teeth for better diagnosis and treatment. This technology allows us to take images of your teeth and display them on a computer screen quickly and easily.
With digital x-rays, we can view your teeth and surrounding structures with remarkable accuracy. These images provide the information we need to plan your dental treatment.
Digital x-rays require much less radiation than traditional film x-rays. Digital x-rays are a safe and effective dental technology.
Panoramic X-Ray
A Panoramic x-ray machine rotates around your entire head to take a 360-degree view of your teeth, sinuses, and the bone structure of your head and jaws. This provides a more complete image than standard x-rays. Panoramic x-ray imagery is a valuable resource for Snohomish dentist, Dr. Kraayenbrink to use in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Intra-oral Camera
The intra-oral camera is about the size and shape of a pen. It is used to record images of your teeth, gums, mouth, and tongue from inside your mouth. Due to its small size and sleek design, it is comfortable, easy to use, and able to view a wide range of angles. The intra-oral camera is a safe and effective tool that can be used with patients of every age.
The intra-oral camera is a highly valuable resource for both diagnosis and treatment planning. Each time we use the intra-oral camera, a new disposable cover is employed. This ensures your health and safety at all times. After your exam, images captured by the intra-oral camera may be digitally stored, printed out, or deleted.
Cavitron
The Cavitron is a handheld device used in periodontal deep cleaning. While scaling can be completed by hand, the Cavitron uses ultrasonic technology to remove calculus from teeth and gums quickly, gently and effectively.
With the Cavitron, patients enjoy a more comfortable experience and time spent scaling and polishing is decreased.
Rotary Endodontics Handpiece
A rotary endodontics handpiece is a tool designed to be used in root canal therapy. By using this handpiece, we can complete the treatment gently and efficiently. This allows you to have a quicker and more comfortable treatment experience.
