Minimal Intervention Dentistry

We embrace the philosophy of minimally invasive (microdentistry) dentistry.

"Microdentistry is the evidence-based discipline dealing with oral hard and soft tissue-saving procedures, with the primary goal of improving the quality of life through lifelong optimal oral health."
-as defined by World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry

We use some of the best technology in the world to achieve this:

Early accurate diagnosis of dental caries with Diagnodent, followed by treatment with Healozone, Air abrasion or Laser. These are no injection, no drill techniques used in LASER dentistry.

	Fissure sealant that has not worked: there is decay beneath the surface. If the decay is not too deep this tooth could be treated with Ozone therapy alone.
	Cross section of a tooth fissure with decay and a diamond drill used in the conventional method.
	If the tooth decay is more extensive the area needs to be opened up with air abrasion or a LASER. HealOzone can now be applied. With either method you can be assured of minimal discomfort. Air abrasion uses a gentle stream of air and powder to clean the tooth surface without damaging healthy areas.
	We then use a tooth coloured filling or sealant to protect and strengthen your tooth. This method is long lasting and resistant to decay.

Diagnodent

This is a hand held laser that can detect tooth decay in the early stages when it is not visible to the eye or an xray. De-mineralised tooth substances and bacteria fluoresce when they are exposed to a specific light wavelength.

• No scratching probe: simple, fast and painless examination, an extremely reliable diagnostic aid.
• Reproducible and quantifiable results permit checking, stabilization and documentation of caries development
• Early diagnosis can mean easy no drill painless treatment with HealOzone
• Or minimal intervention with Airabrasion or Laser -all tooth-preserving treatments

Comparision of conventional Probe with Diagnodent:

A conventional dentists metal probe can cause damage to delicate enamel. Caries research shows disease causing bacteria can actually be transmitted from one tooth fissure to another.

 

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