DENTAL TECHNOLOGY T-Scan: Better Function = Lasting Smiles  For years, the science of how teeth come together (or occlusion) had been largely a matter of guesswork. Paper, waxes, pressure indicator paste and other "low-tech instruments" were all dentists had to assess and balance the forces of the bite. Without accurate information and being able to act on it appropriately, issues such as jaw and tooth pain, broken teeth and premature wearing can arise or persist.
Finally, modern technology has provided an effective diagnostic answer; it's called T-Scan. T-Scan uses computerized imaging to analyze and detail the function of your bite. The older methods aren't sensitive enough to detect all the nuances of tooth to tooth contact, and none could measure both biting time and force. T-Scan's grid-based sensor technology reveals more. Its vivid graphics give us access to the information we need to easily determine and restore or transform the perfect balance of your bite. With T-Scan, our patients are able to be ecstatic about their smiles for the long-term. According to Dr. Flax, "We can zero in on better results. Recently, a patient came in thinking he needed a root canal. We found there was excess pressure being applied to the tooth because of a bite imbalance. We corrected it without needing to resort to a root canal or any other invasive procedure. Now, he feels great!" Learn more about: Previous | Next |
