Technology

Part of providing successful root canal therapy and other endodontic procedures is the imaging we perform before, during, and after your procedure. We use digital x-rays at Curtis Endodontics because they reduce patient radiation exposure by as much as 80 percent compared to film x-rays. We also use comfortable digital sensors to capture highly-detailed images that provide invaluable information for diagnoses and treatment planning.

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is sophisticated imaging technology that gives endodontists a three-dimensional view of all your teeth and the surrounding areas. With CBCT, our specialists scan a selected area of the mouth to view highly detailed 3-D images of the teeth, bone, soft tissues, and nerve pathways in a single scan. CBCT delivers significantly less radiation than medical CT scans and enhances our ability to evaluate and diagnose conditions and care for our patients. 

CBCT allows our specialists to develop the best treatment plan for your needs and deliver high-quality treatment with excellent outcomes.

A dental operating microscope is an indispensable tool in modern endodontic diagnosis and treatment that provides illumination and magnification 25 times that of the naked eye. This level of detail allows our specialists to easily view minute tooth structures and perform complex root canals and microsurgeries safely and precisely. 

When performing root canal treatment, our patients appreciate the comfort, efficiency, and positive outcomes achieved with rotary endodontics. Instead of the manual process that uses steel files, this electrically-powered technology uses a flexible nickel-titanium tip to access root canals easily and safely.

Root canal therapy with rotary endodontics is gentler and safer than hand tools and eliminates the unpleasant sensations people associate with this treatment. The flexible tip enables our endodontists to reach deep into curved root canals, resulting in an efficient, reliable procedure.

Panoramic x-rays are useful diagnostic tools because they provide a continuous view of all your teeth and jaws in a single image. One benefit is that our specialists can view a single tooth root in relationship to all other teeth and surrounding structures. 

Another benefit is that taking a panoramic x-ray doesn’t require a digital sensor placed in your mouth, which some people find uncomfortable. Instead, you stand in front of the x-ray machine while its arm rotates around your head to capture the high-resolution image.

You deserve to feel fully informed and confident about our treatment recommendations. Our endodontists are great at helping you understand how a particular treatment will benefit your oral health and use technology like intraoral cameras so you can see the full picture.

An intraoral camera looks like a large pen and lets you see what our specialist sees. As they move the small camera around your mouth, the real-time images appear on your monitor as the specialist explains their diagnosis. Our team stores your intraoral images in your digital patient record so we can access them as needed.

Digital records are invaluable because they ensure we have all your pertinent information stored in one safe, secure location. We not only eliminate paper waste with digital records but also ensure that our professional team has instant access to all your x-rays, scans, and patient history to provide the safest, most appropriate treatment.

Ultrasonic instruments use fine vibrations to cut hard tissue and dental materials. They are used in conjunction with the enhanced magnification and illumination of the dental operating microscope and offer extreme precision. Ultrasonic instruments are essential for locating calcified canals, removing posts, and performing endodontic microsurgery. 

The EndoActivator uses sonic activation to enhance bacterial disinfection during endodontic treatment. This level of disinfection results in a cleaner root canal system and can improve healing and long-term success compared to standard techniques.