Gentle Anesthesia Delivery
Our team can provide anesthesia in an easy, gentle way thanks to The Wand®, a comfortable anesthesia delivery system. This method offers a less painful alternative to traditional syringes and accurately and effectively delivers local anesthesia without numbness to the surrounding area. We understand that many of our patients avoid the dentist because of dental anxiety and even fear, and anesthetic reduces discomfort and allows for more stress-free appointments.
CEREC® Same-Day Dentistry
The revolutionary CEREC Primescan system enables Dr. Tin to create and place crowns and other restorations in the very same visit—and all right here at Villa Vista Dental!
CEREC uses sophisticated digital imaging software to construct a 3D model of your damaged tooth. No messy impression trays, no waiting while the mold hardens—a few digital photos are all CEREC needs to create the perfect restoration for your smile.
We’ll then send the design specifications to our onsite milling unit, where your custom crown, onlay, or veneer will be fabricated right before your eyes. After only 15 minutes or so, Dr. Tin will place and polish your new restoration. You’ll be walking out of our Elk Grove dental office with a beautiful new smile in no time!
- Accurate 3D imaging for precise results without the messy impressions
- No uncomfortable plastic temporaries while your crown is sent off to a lab
- Beautiful, natural-looking results in one easy appointment
Axeos 3D Imaging
Axeos imaging is a high-technology diagnostic and treatment planning tool that we use as part of our one-visit dentistry. The Axeos machine is a digital cone beam X-ray scanner that is mounted to a mechanical arm, allowing it to take a complete image of your entire mouth in one pass. The image is then sent to our computer, and we can see various angles and views, including 2D, 3D, and even a panoramic image.
With these high-definition images, we can see bones, tissues, airways, and nerves, in addition to your teeth. This allows us to design a complete treatment plan that we know will leave you with a healthy mouth and beautiful smile before we even begin the procedure.
Laser Dentistry
Laser dentistry is not only more comfortable than traditional dental surgery—it’s also more convenient. The versatility of dental lasers enables Dr. Tin to perform many complex procedures in our Elk Grove dental office, so the days of referrals, specialists, and driving all over town to get the treatment you need are history.
Soft tissue lasers shorten the duration of almost any gum or soft tissue procedure that usually requires a scalpel and sutures. They are especially useful in managing gum disease, because the high-intensity laser energy has been proven to kill bacteria and promote the regrowth of soft tissue cells. Lasers also eliminate the need for scalpels and sutures, which helps to minimize pain and speed up the healing process.
Dr. Tin uses soft tissue lasers in deep cleanings, gum disease therapy, cosmetic gum reshaping (for “gummy smiles”), and even in the treatment of cold sores and canker sores.
Digital X-rays
We use the handheld Nomad® digital X-ray device to ensure that you are exposed to the least amount of radiation possible. This light and portable device also enables us to complete the task quickly while still providing Dr. Tin with high-quality images to use for diagnosing.
We also utilize panoramic (360°) digital X-rays at our Elk Grove dental practice, because many serious problems with the teeth and facial bones can’t be seen during a standard visual exam.
Intraoral Cameras
Digital photographs taken with our intraoral cameras give us a clearer view of areas that can be difficult to see in a standard visual exam, especially the back molars. These high-resolution images are also a vital patient education tool, enabling Dr. Tin to show you exactly what he sees during your dental exam.
Isolite: Less Time, More Comfort!
Isolite® is a technological breakthrough that will completely change the way you think about dental visits. Isolite’s soft, flexible mouthpiece lets you rest your jaw during treatment and protects your tongue and cheeks without the need for cotton rolls. It also illuminates your mouth from the inside, which gives your eyes a break from that bright overhead lamp and gives our team a clear, shadowless view of our workspace.The best part? Isolite’s self-aspirating mechanism makes rinse breaks a thing of the past.
Cleanliness & Safety
We abide by all ADA and OSHA standards to make our Elk Grove dental practice a clean and safe place for patients of all ages. Not only do we thoroughly sanitize each room between patients, but we also have a dedicated sterilization area where every instrument is disinfected prior to your visit. We even perform routine spore testing through an independent third-party laboratory to ensure that all of our sterilization equipment is working properly.
Intraoral Scanner – Primescan 2
We utilize the Primescan 2, the world’s first wireless, cloud-native intraoral scanner. This advanced technology allows us to comfortably capture highly accurate 3D digital models of your teeth without messy traditional impressions. We routinely scan all new patients to create a detailed digital record of their smile — just like digital X-rays. The scanner is also used to design whitening trays, nightguards, retainers, and other custom appliances with precision and efficiency.
3D Printing Technology
Our in-house dental lab features advanced 3D printing systems, including Primeprint and SprintRay. This technology allows us to fabricate models, nightguards, surgical guides, crowns, and veneers with exceptional accuracy and efficiency. By bringing 3D printing in-house, we’re able to reduce turnaround times and maintain greater quality control for our patients.
Ultrasonic & Air Polishing System
Our hygienists utilize the latest ultrasonic and air polishing technology to make cleanings more efficient, thorough, and comfortable. These advanced systems help remove plaque, tartar, and surface stains gently and effectively, providing a higher level of preventive care while enhancing the patient experience.
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