In addition to being board certified in periodontics & dental implant surgery, Dr. Tesmer and Dr. Langston stay on the leading edge of periodontal & implant techniques and equipment. Some of the latest technologies & equipment we use at our office are:
Treating Periodontitis with LANAP® Benefits and Effectiveness Periodontitis is a common dental condition that affects millions of Americans, often leading to tooth loss and other serious health issues. However, thanks to cutting-edge laser technology, there is a new treatment option available that is safe, effective and minimally invasive. In this article, we will explore LANAP® (Laser Assisted New Attachment
Dr. Schultz is committed to providing you with the best care possible. As part of this commitment, we have recently added a new 3D dental x-ray system (computed tomography or CBCT) to our periodontal/ implant practice and want to tell you more about what you can expect during future visits.
Straumann Guided Surgery (SGS) software is available in office to plan dental implant cases with a high degree of accuracy and precision, which reduces placement time. SGS software is also used to monitor healing of LANAP and periodontal lesions. We are here to provide you with remarkable care, every time. If you have any questions regarding technologies employed by our
It is important to know that your doctor is keeping up with the constant and rapid advancements in modern technology. Digital x-rays are just one more advantage you will have at your disposal when you visit our office. Instead of using a conventional film, we use a special computer sensor which puts the x-ray picture directly into the computer
In order to place an implant that will be most successful, it may be necessary to modify the jawbone to create the most ideal site to receive the implant. Piezosurgery is often used to perform those surgeries that are needed. Piezosurgery is a recently developed system for cutting bone without damaging soft tissue using ultrasonic micro-vibrations. Developed for use
An intraoral camera allows our practice to view clear, precise images of your teeth and gums. These images allow us to make a more accurate diagnosis and develop a better treatment plan for each patient. A faster, more accurate diagnosis means less chair time for you! It also allows you to see everything we see and know everything we
Oral DNA® testing allows us to know exactly what kinds of bacteria are present in the mouths of our patients. This information allows us to predict how susceptible a patient may be to certain kinds of periodontal disease and tooth decay. It also allows us to treat the mouth before certain types of bacteria are able to cause serious,
MI Paste Plus™ is the only product for professional use with a special milk-derived phosphopeptide called RECALDENT™ (CPP-ACP) that is designed to bind calcium and phosphate to tooth surfaces, plaque, and the surrounding soft tissues. The paste is designed to protect teeth from caries development and has been found to be more effective than fluoride treatments alone. MI Paste
For many, the most unpleasant part of a visit to the dentist is the process of getting impressions. Not only are they unpleasant for the patient, they also tend to be flawed renderings of a patient’s mouth. New, state-of-the-art technology has improved the impression process, allowing dentists the ability to get an accurate model of each patient’s mouth. iTero
BMP-2, or Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2, is a protein that is already present in the human body that promotes the growth of new bone. BMP-2 has been studied for decades because of the remarkable ability to heal bone, almost completely eliminating the need for bone graft harvesting from other parts of the body. Before a dental implant can be