Advanced Technology

Precision Dentistry

When you seek care at our office, rest assured that the dentist and staff will utilize the latest technology to enhance the quality of your dental treatment.

Our practice uses high power magnification to enhance the precision of patient care.

Dentistry is micro-surgery. Using magnification similar to what an ophthalmologist uses enables us to create dental restorations with incredibly precise fit and finish. You just can’t fulfill that level of care with the naked eye.

In addition to allowing precise, close-up work, the magnification directs a beam of light directly on the teeth, minimizing glare for you.

Digital Imaging

Drs. Harrington chooses carefully which and when radiographs are taken. There are many guidelines that we follow. Radiographs allow us to see everything we cannot see with our own eyes. Radiographs enable 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.

Dental radiographs are invaluable aids in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining dental health. Exposure time for dental radiographs is extremely minimal. Drs. Harrington utilizes Digital Imaging Technologies within the office. With digital imaging, the exposure time is about 90 percent less when compared to traditional radiographs. Digital imaging can also help us retrieve valuable diagnostic information. We may be able to see cavities better.

Digital imaging allows us to store patient images and enables us to quickly and easily transfer them to specialists or insurance companies.

Digital X-Rays:

Digital X-rays offer more precision since we view the image on a computer monitor, instead of holding up a film up to the light. Digital X-rays results in 1/18th of the radiation exposure compared to a traditional set of x-rays.

Intraoral Camera

Many patients, especially younger patients, are very familiar with the latest technologies and are comfortable with high tech practice. Computers and TV screens are their primary method of information processing.

Drs. Harrington utilizes intraoral camera technology that helps enhance your understanding of your diagnosis. An intraoral camera is a very small camera – in some cases, just a few millimeters long. An intraoral camera allows our practice to view clear, precise images of your mouth, teeth and gums, in order for us to accurately make a 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!

Intra oral cameras also enable our practice to save your images in our office computer to provide a permanent record of treatments. These images can be printed for you, other specialists, and your lab or insurance companies.