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202 Kirk Avenue | St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 630-584-0481 | Fax: 630-584-0526
info@bondds.com
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Technology
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While you should look for a dentist with experience and masterful skill, finding a dentist who is committed to the latest modern dental technology is also a key component in high quality dental care.
Bond Dental Studio Dentist, Dr. Irena Hyvel and his team are constantly on the forefront of new technology, and eager to adopt new techniques, treatments, and equipment when they hit the dental industry.
While we understand the importance of keeping our practice devoted to personal care and patient interaction, we know that well-designed systems and equipment can greatly enhance the patient experience and create a superior environment of efficiency.
In addition, smile results are usually more impactful.
From our computerized check-in, to digital imaging, CEREC restorations, TMJ diagnostic equipment, laser treatments, and more, our patients benefit from state-of-the-art treatments and learn just how big of a difference the right technology can make.
The right tools and the right timing go hand-in-hand for a pleasant and stress-free dental visit.
Invisalign
What is Invisalign?
FDA approved Invisalign is the “invisible” way to straighten your teeth without wearing
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conventional metal braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable custom-made aligners to move your teeth. Because you remove your aligners before you eat and drink, there are no food restrictions or problems with flossing or brushing. This technology is also more comfortable, avoiding the mouth abrasions that can be caused by the metal and wires of conventional braces. And this technology is also more convenient, since you are likely to spend less time in the doctor’s office getting adjustments.
How Does It Work?
Invisalign uses 3-D computer imaging technology to design the complete treatment plan, from the initial teeth positioning to the desired final positioning. This 3-D imaging allows you to preview the final positioning of your teeth before you start treatment. Custom-made aligners are created based on the imaging information. Each of these aligners moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about 2 weeks. Typically, you will visit your dentist once every 6 weeks for “progress reports.” Not every situation can be treated with Invisalign, so call the office to get an evaluation to see if you can be helped with this new technology.
TMJ DISORDER
Does your jaw click when you chew? Does it hurt when you yawn? Do you have tension headaches that seem to start in your jaw muscles? You may have TMJ disorder. But you don’t have to live with the discomfort that comes with TMJ disorder. At Bond Dental Studio, we’ve got solutions to help you eat, laugh, and live pain free.
What is TMJ Disorder?
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ disorder, refers to an inflammation of the connective tissues between your jaw and skull. When the tendons, muscles, and bones do not fit and work together correctly, or those tissues are strained beyond their normal limits, it hurts. This can be caused by a number of things, including but not limited to:
• poorly aligned bite
• unusual chewing or speaking movement
• clenching and/or grinding of the teeth
• prolonged and/or frequent chewing and/or biting of hard foods and objects
• degenerative diseases
Signs and symptoms of TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder while the causes of TMJ disorder are varied, the symptoms are usually the same. If you have TMJ problems, you may experience difficulty or discomfort when eating, especially chewy or hard foods. You may notice a dull ache on the side of your face or in your ears. You may hear clicking, popping, or grating sounds when you open or close your mouth. Headaches and migraines, particularly in the morning, are also common symptoms.
TMJ can also cause problems with your teeth, which may not be as noticeable as a clicking jaw or aching face. Teeth can become worn down by grinding or only chewing on one side in an attempt to alleviate pain. They may also become loose because of excess pressure from clenching or if the jaw bone begins to deteriorate. Worn and loose teeth can lead to further difficulty and discomfort when eating or speaking, and can increase your risk of tooth decay or permanent tooth loss.
Worn Teeth
With normal chewing, our biting surfaces of the teeth wear slightly during our lifetime. Bruxism describes grinding of your teeth with greater force than normal and may result in excessive tooth wear. Bruxism can destroy healthy teeth and lead to sensitivity and bone loss.
Loose Teeth
With normal chewing, our biting forces do not cause teeth to be loose unless there is an infection or periodontal disease (bone loss). Clenching or excessive biting forces can loosen teeth that have healthy bone. In addition, teeth that do not fit together properly may become loose even during normal chewing. These conditions may lead to discomfort and premature tooth loss.
Muscle/Joint Pain (Temporomandibular Disorder – TMD – also called TMJ. TMD is a collective term that describes clinical problems in the chewing muscles, temporomandibular joints or both. It can elicit acute facial pain. TMD can be constant or intermittent and symptoms can vary greatly between individuals.
Bite/Jaw Problems
Your teeth and bite should change very little and remain symptom free throughout your entire life. Like many other diseases, it may take many years before you become aware of the damage that is occurring because many of the problems seem unrelated to your bite. The teeth, muscles, and jaw joint must work in harmony when you chew. If some teeth touch incorrectly when you chew, your body will try to compensate for this problem and injury to your teeth, muscles, or jaw joint is likely to occur.
Other symptoms/problems include:
Cracked or Broken Teeth
Sore or stiff jaw muscles
Facial Pain
Headaches
Pain when chewing
Grinding or squeezing your teeth
Uncomfortable bite
Shifting bite / open spaces between teeth
Crowded teeth Jaw joint pain and/or sounds: clicking, popping, grating
Limited jaw opening
Treatments for TMJ Disorder
Treatment for TMJ disorder may be as simple as modifying your diet. It may also involve orthodontics to realign your bite, surgery to correct jaw structure and fit, dental appliances to retrain jaw muscles and/or shift teeth, or other treatment options. Dr. Hyvel will do a complete assessment of your bite and jaw to determine the appropriate procedures to meet your individual needs.
Treatment Options Include:
Bite Analysis
Diet Modification
Tooth Protection Therapy
Appliance Therapy
Orthodontic
Jaw Surgery
Bite Reconstruction
Dr. Hyvel will thoroughly evaluate your bite to determine its current state of health. The reasons for bite problems are often multi-faceted. Following the evaluation, Dr. Hyvel can determine how likely you will be to encounter problems.
CEREC Technology
One of the latest dental technology tools to appear on the dentistry scene is CEREC®. The CEREC machine is a special computer that acts as a dental restoration tool, allowing your dentist to restore decayed teeth, place dental crowns, remove defective amalgam dental fillings, or place porcelain dental veneers in just one appointment. The CEREC Procedure The beauty of a CEREC restoration is just that -- its beauty. Unlike unsightly silver dental fillings, CEREC fillings or restorations are made of tooth-colored ceramic (porcelain) so they look natural. A CEREC procedure requires less time, less drilling and fewer injections, too. It might sound too good to be true, but if you doubt that such good-looking restorations can be made in your dentist's office in just three easy steps, CEREC will put some optimism back into those doubts.
Here's how a typical CEREC procedure goes:
Exam and Preparation -- Your dentist examines your teeth, decides on the preparation method and starts prepping your teeth (removing the tooth decay).
Optical Impression -- An optical impression (picture) of the prepared tooth is taken. Restoration Creation -- Your dentist uses the CEREC machine to design and create your tooth filling, dental crown or veneers, right in the office! CEREC Technology Quick Ceramic Care Computer-generated restorations Single-visit dental crowns, veneers No messy impressions needed
The CEREC 3D system is comprised of a CEREC Acquisition Unit, CEREC 3D software and a CEREC Milling Unit. The Acquisition Unit houses a medical-grade computer and CEREC camera; this unit takes a picture of your prepared tooth and creates a 3D model of it, which your dentist uses to design the restoration on screen.
The Milling Unit creates the porcelain dental filling, dental crown or dental veneer. During dental treatment, your dentist chooses a block of ceramic that resembles your natural tooth color and then places that ceramic block into the milling unit. The milling unit creates the restoration based on the design you just made on the Acquisition Unit, eliminating the need to take messy impressions or send work out to a lab. In just one dental visit, your tooth filling, dental crown or dental veneers will be complete and your dentist will bond it into place.
Keep in mind that not every dentist uses CEREC dental technology -- yet. CEREC is catching on though -- over 4,000 dentists in the U.S. and Canada use CEREC and over seven million restorations have been placed worldwide. Is CEREC an Acronym? Like CEREC, the acronym is a tool that makes it easier to pronounce complex scientific and technological terms. Such is the case with CEREC, which is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic
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