Endodontic Technology in San Luis Obispo

SURGICAL MICROSCOPES

We use a surgical operating microscope during treatment to allow for enhanced vision, through illumination and magnification, of the minutest details inside your tooth, such as complex root canal anatomy, extra or calcified canals, and fracture lines. This technology dramatically improves the diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of your root canal.

Cone Beam 3D Imaging (CBCT)

Our office uses J. Morita’s latest 3D technology. When we use this type of CT scan, we can work better to give you improved diagnoses, treatment planning, and prognosis. With this technology, we can visualize any tooth from multiple angles with extreme accuracy. This machine features one of the highest 3D image resolutions available. Cone Beam CT (CBCT) scans are only taken when necessary, and they provide a multitude of benefits, including superior quality and maximum patient safety.

Digital Radiography

Digital radiographs are safer, faster and diagnostically more useful in endodontics than conventional film x-rays. There is up to 80% reduction in radiation, compared to traditional film technology. Patient comfort is greatly increased by utilizing sleek and small, rounded and beveled sensors. The resulting images are digital, allowing computer enhancement, enlargement and evaluation, which greatly improve diagnostic and communication capabilities.

IQ AIR MEDICAL GRADE HEPA FILTERS

The IQAir HealthPro Series features HyperHEPA filtration technology for superior airborne particle removal. IQAir's HyperHEPA filtration is tested and certified by an independent third-party lab to effectively filter 99.5% of harmful ultrafine pollution particles down to 0.003 microns in size. This is 100 times smaller than what is achieved with ordinary air filtration technology and 10 times smaller than a virus.

TDO Software

We use TDO Software as it is considered the best endodontic software available. It is used to manage all patient records and information and has comprehensive modules that make our office paperless, a great convenience for our patients and referring dentists. The website integration allows our patients to securely access the site to complete the medical history and consent forms online before their appointment. The software allows our referring dentists to make referral and receive their patients’ reports and imaging through secured HIPAA compliant portal right after the patient is seen. This technology enables us to diagnose and treat our patients more efficiently and to communicate more effectively with both the patient and referring doctor that is secured and HIPAA compliant.

Gentlewave

Effectively cleaning the deepest, most complex portions of the root canal system requires incredible innovation—and we are proud to offer that technology with the GentleWave® Procedure.

The GentleWave Procedure is a state-of-the-art alternative to standard root canal treatment. The ultracleaning technology of the GentleWave Procedure is an advanced combination of fluid dynamics and a broad range of soundwaves that work together to reach into the microscopic spaces and remove bacteria, debris and tissue. The GentleWave Procedure is so effective at cleaning and disinfecting the root canal system, there's less chance of failure over time.

The GentleWave Procedure uses a minimally invasive protocol to access the infected root canal system, which means it is preserving more of the natural tooth and, in doing so, is helping to keep the tooth’s structure strong. With the GentleWave Procedure we can also typically clean and fill the tooth in just one appointment, which may reduce the number of appointments required.

Achieving an exceptional level of clean requires advanced endodontics—and that’s something we take pride in providing. Contact us today to discover the GentleWave Difference for yourself.

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Navident EVO

Navident EVO is an advanced dynamic dental navigation system that brings GPS-like guidance into the treatment room. Using detailed 3D imaging from a CBCT scan, the system tracks the position, angle, and depth of the doctor’s instruments in real time, allowing treatment to be carefully planned and precisely guided.

Originally developed for dental implant placement, Navident EVO is now cleared for guided endodontic procedures. It can help our doctors locate and access narrow, hidden, or calcified canals while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible. This added level of visualization and control is especially valuable in complex cases, helping make treatment more precise, efficient, and predictable.

BIOLASE Waterlase MD

The BIOLASE Waterlase MD is an advanced all-tissue dental laser that combines laser energy with a fine spray of water to perform precise treatment on both hard and soft tissues. In endodontic care, Waterlase technology can be used to assist with conservative access, root canal cleaning, irrigation, disinfection, and certain surgical procedures.

Laser-assisted irrigation creates fluid movement within the root canal system, helping cleaning solutions reach complex areas that traditional instruments may not easily access, including lateral canals and the critical apical portion of the tooth. This technology supports a minimally invasive approach that prioritizes thorough cleaning while conserving healthy tooth structure and promoting a more comfortable treatment experience.