The CEREC® chair-side dental system and laboratory work in tandem, enabling us to give our patients metal-free ceramic onlays, crowns, and veneers in a single office visit, and metal free bridges in two days. We use bio-compatible ceramic materials that bond well to the teeth and closely match their natural color. Because our lab is on-site, we control the quality, cost, and production time of our ceramic dental products.

The Silverstrom Group uses diode and erbium laser systems, as well as the DIAGNOdent® diagnostic laser. These advanced dental laser systems provide safe, minimally invasive, and virtually pain-free diagnostic and treatment options.

• DIAGNOdent® Laser - DIAGNOdent® is a diagnostic laser tool that enables us to locate dental decay in its earliest stages by measuring the density of the and treat it before it compromises the integrity of the tooth. With the DIAGNOdent®, examinations are simple, quick, and painless. Early detection with lasers is beneficial since it usually means that we are able to conserve healthy tooth structure and often without the need for anaethesia.
• Diode Soft Tissue Laser - We use the diode laser to treat soft tissue problems such as gum disease and to perform minor surgical procedures. Because the diode laser is a precision instrument that emits pulses of energy too quickly to cause a neural response, there is typically no pain. It stops bleeding, seals lymphatic and nerve endings, and minimizes inflammation. Many procedures can be done without anesthesia, and most patients report minimal to no post-operative discomfort.
• Erbium Hard Tissue Laser – As an alternative to traditional drilling, the erbium laser vaporizes tooth decay in preparation for fillings. Compared to the dental drill, there is virtually no vibration nor noise, so the procedure typically requires no dental anesthesia. This hard tissue laser uses energized water molecules to gently wash away tooth decay without conventional drilling The erbium laser also is more precise and can therefore preserve more of the healthy tooth structure.

Intraoral cameras allow our doctors and professional staff to capture video of the inside of a patient’s mouth. The camera is attached to a pen-sized unit that transmits images of the mouth to a monitor. Our specialized software enables us to enlarge these images, freeze them, or view them in real time so that we can make accurate diagnoses and discover dental disease in its early stages. With images from intraoral cameras, we can create accurate documentation of the patient’s dental condition and obtain a quicker response from the patient’s insurer, who can see the evidence first-hand.

Digital photography, high-resolution imaging software, and state-of-the art monitors allow our patients and doctors to preview the expected results of cosmetic and restorative dental procedures. Before any dental work begins, we can photograph our patients and then graphically enhance their teeth to create “after” photos that simulate their clinically-enhanced smiles. Computer imaging allows our patients to be part of the dental design process by enabling them to choose the look they prefer before treatment.

Advances in digital radiology allow The Silverstrom Group to X-ray patients safely and quickly. Digital X-raying requires no film, so it reduces patient radiation exposure by 80% and eliminates hazardous waste. Patients simply close their mouths on digital sensors – instead of on film – while computers process the imagery. Within seconds, the digital images are ready for viewing.

An autoclave’s pressurized, self-locking chamber heats solutions above their boiling point, effectively killing all micro-organisms. To prevent the spread of infection, we use autoclave steam sterilization on all of our dental instruments. Proper sterilization is paramount to patient safety and allows us to carry out our work in an optimally clean environment. Our sterilization practices meet and exceed accepted sanitation standards.