Technology

Many people associate the high-pitched whirring of a dental drill with pain. Just the sound alone can make many people wince. A relatively new technique called air brush uses powerful particles of aluminum oxide to remove debris and decay. The most exciting thing for patients is that air brush is painless and, in most cases, doesn’t require an anesthetic.  Other benefits include:

• It’s fast and convenient
• Minimally invasive
• Best of all, NO NEEDLE

Cavities and imperfections on a tooth can be fixed using air brush. Although air brush is not suitable for work on crowns and bridges, it is often used for bonding procedures and on tooth restorations involving composite (tooth-colored) fillings.

Dr. Matthew Sorkin is proud to offer the E4D Same-Day Digital Dentistry technology that allows crowns to be made the same day. If you’ve ever needed a crown put on one of your teeth, you know it usually takes more than one appointment, more than one shot of anesthetic, and more than a little bit of patience while you wear a temporary crown for 2+ weeks. Dr. Sorkin believes patients deserve modern dentistry that fits their busy lifestyles. We can now provide Same-Day Crowns through Patient-Focused Technology!

Using the E4D technology to offer patients Same-Day Crowns, Dr. Sorkin and his team are able to restore a tooth that is decayed, weakened, broken, etc. to its natural strength and beauty — using all-ceramic tooth-colored materials that are milled right in our office. The entire process is accomplished without temporaries or additional visits and treatment is completed in a single visit!

The E4D Same-Day Crown process utilizes a digital scan system — eliminating the messy goop and discomfort associated with traditional impression trays — to provide same day dental restorations without temporary crowns. No more goop, and no more gagging! Other benefits of E4D Same-Day Dentistry include:

• Uses long-lasting, natural looking porcelain/ceramic material
• Metal-free restorations
• Perfect for situations like chipped, worn or cracked teeth
• E4D technology is ideal for teeth that are discolored or have gaps and spaces between them
• Teeth can also be repaired that have decay and/or old, worn fillings.

You don’t have to go to a specialist or travel for this type of dental care. Dr, Sorkin is invested in this patient-focused technology for you. Same-Day Crowns offer you quality care in less time for the dentistry you need, and the comfort and convenience you deserve.

Digital imaging is available in our practice. This technology offers unparalleled benefits over traditional radiographs. An image is taken of your mouth with a digital sensor where it is immediately available. When compared to traditional x-rays, digital x-rays are more convenient, better for the environment, and with 90% less radiation exposure, safer for our patients.

An intra-oral camera is designed to take video or still photography. This allows Dr. Sorkin to show you exactly what is going on inside your mouth and highlight areas where attention may be needed. This is just one of many ways we provide education and involve our patients in their treatment plans.

The Jade by Surgically Clean Air is one of the most advanced medical-grade air purifiers on the market, designed specifically for dental offices to clean and sterilize indoor air. It uses a multi-stage filtration system to capture dust, pollen, mold, allergens, viruses, and other particles and pollutants, constantly purifying and re-energizing the air and creating a healthier environment for our patients as well as our team.

The Jade quickly and quietly filters large volumes of air without creating a breeze or a lot of extra noise. Our patients will hardly notice it’s there, but they can be reassured that it’s working hard to keep our office air clean and healthy.

You’ve always been told that seeing is believing. Dr. Sorkin believes this as well; he can’t treat what he can’t see, and exceptional dentistry requires expert attention to detail. With the use of magnification optics, Dr. Sorkin is able to visualize things not otherwise perceptible to the naked eye. This not only improves the quality of care for his patients, but also allows for an expanded range of treatments offered.

Panoramic x-rays show the entire mouth area — all of the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws — on a single x-ray. This type of x-ray is useful for detecting the position of fully emerged as well as emerging teeth. It can also identify impacted teeth and aid in the diagnosis of tumors.

This x-ray provides a full picture of the whole mouth, providing Dr. Sorkin with images of the upper and lower jaw, sinuses, and jaw joints. The purpose of panoramic x-ray is to show the general condition of all the teeth and help document general tooth development, trauma, jaw joint pain, wisdom teeth, bone loss, and certain abnormalities.

Removing the buildup of dental plaque, calculus, and stain from your teeth is necessary to your long-term oral and overall health. The Piezo Scaler is a state-of-the-art ultrasonic scaler that not only removes this buildup, but does so in a gentle, effective, and efficient manner.

The Piezo Scaler delivers on this promise by offering the following benefits:

• Decreased treatment time
• More efficient removal of dental plaque and calculus
• Less tissue trauma
• Excellent stain removal

Are you scared of going to the dentist because you’ll hear the dreaded drill screeching in your ear? Or maybe you are terrified of the needle — and who likes leaving the dental office with a droopy or puffy face? All these dental fears can be minimized with a WaterLase®. The WaterLase® is a dental laser that enables a dentist to use minimal or even no anesthetic or drills to perform many routine dental procedures! No Needles, No Drills, No Pain!

Dr. Sorkin is proud to use this cutting-edge WaterLase® technology for the comfort (and relief) of his patients.