Cleveland Area Dentistry
Dental Technology
At Hudec Dental, we’re dedicated to providing our patients with the benefits of dental technology. Each operatory is equipped with TVs, VCR/DVD players, and intraoral cameras for viewing of the areas that need attention. In addition, we have invested in modern tools and techniques that will make your dental experience more comfortable, comprehensive, and convenient. Our dental technologies include:
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Vizilite Oral Cancer Screening - Each year, more than 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer. Thanks to an amazing new technology, ViziLite, dentists and hygienists can quickly and painlessly screen for oral cancer. With an early diagnosis, oral cancer has an 80-percent cure rate.
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Air abrasion (No Needles/No Drills Dentistry) - We use air abrasion for decay removal without the need for anesthetic or a traditional dental drill. Air abrasion is a high-pressure stream of extremely fine powder that blasts away stains, decay, and small, worn fillings. Air abrasion removes a very minimal amount of tooth structure compared to a traditional drill. All of the advantages of air abrasion preparation make it a perfect option for children.
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Intraoral Camera - An intraoral camera has a small pen-size camera connected to a TV screen. Images can be saved and even enlarged for a better view. Intraoral cameras allow us to reach areas that may be difficult to see during an exam. The intraoral camera is an educational tool that can show you the conditions present in your mouth. It can also provide a better understanding of your treatment plan.
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Digital X-rays - Digital X-rays offer unparalleled benefits over traditional radiographs: they’re convenient, safe for the environment, provide a great opportunity for patient education, can be transferred and copied accurately, and best of all, they’re safer for our patients.
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Panorex - A Panorex image is an X-ray that depicts a panoramic view of your mouth, from one side to the other. This image can help the dentist understand the relationship between your teeth, jaws, and occlusion (bite, or how your top and bottom teeth fit together). When planning extensive restorative or cosmetic cases, a Panorex may be necessary in addition to intra- and extra-oral photos and digital X-rays.
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On-Site Laboratories - Our offices feature on-site laboratories, which allow us more control over the quality and design of your restorations. In addition, on-site laboratories mean that you won’t have to wait as long to receive your handcrafted veneers, crowns, or dentures. For patients with dentures, doctors can perform denture repairs quickly and conveniently. In some cases, we may send the restoration to a trusted, local laboratory with which we will work closely to ensure quality results.
If you have any questions about the technologies we use, don’t hesitate to call us at 216.661.8888. Patients from Broadview, Lorain, Puritas, Lutheran, Strongsville, Broadview Heights, Brooklyn, Garfield Heights, Bedford, Euclid and Macedonia visit us to relax – and smile.