Advanced Dental Technology Irving
Experience and Technology Make a Difference
At Radiance Dentistry Dental Implant Center, we are proud to utilize a variety of advanced techniques, revolutionary materials and cutting-edge technology to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality care. Our team is always on the lookout for new ways to provide faster, safer, and more accurate services than ever before.
Some of the most relevant dental technologies that we use at our state-of-the art dental office in Irving include:
X-Guide
We are awarded the X-Guide Center For Excellence by X-NAV Technologies. This technology is a revolutionary navigation guide to assist in the precision and accuracy of dental implant placement. The dynamic 3D navigation offers our team interactive guidance alongside a live, 360-degree view to ensure we can effectively implement our treatment plan.
Because we utilize this technology, our patients can have less invasive surgery, smaller incisions, less discomfort, and a faster recovery time – all in addition to an implant placed exactly where it was intended, down to the micron.
Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ CBCT
Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ is an imaging protocol that can provide quality images while reducing the dose of radiation by 77%. Exposure to radiation doesn’t just happen in labs and comic book origin stories – it is a part of everyday life, from your natural gas stove or microwave to flying in a plane.
Though these levels are generally well within the healthy limits, limiting excessive exposure where possible is always beneficial. This is why we use the low-dose protocol for our imaging needs! We can get the same image quality with far less dose than standard imaging.
Planmeca ProFace
The Planmeca ProFace CBCT Imaging device is one of the industry’s best facial scanners. It uses 3D images and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to create a complete patient profile. This information can then be used as an interactive and highly effective tool for planning in the pre-operative stages. The imaging also identifies results and makes comparisons after the operation is complete.
Tekscan
Many people do not realize just how precisely balanced a person’s bite must be to be comfortable and functional. When it comes to implants, it is even more important to be able to accurately diagnose bite problems and determine how to address them most effectively.
Tekscan provides digital occlusal analysis, meaning it measures the level and timing of force on each tooth, as well as the overall stability of the bite. The Tekscan uses a very thin digital sensor that the patient bites into. Based on Tekscan’s data, the surgeon can precisely detect the bite issue without any guesswork previously needed. This reduces the number of office visits you might need for a perfect occlusion.
Safe & Comfortable Sedation Dentistry
Patient safety and comfort are our top priorities, which is why we offer IV sedation dentistry in Irving for those with moderate or severe anxiety or that need more complex or extensive dental work completed, like All-on-4 dental implant placement. It can help you feel at ease by eliminating any discomfort as well as reduce your dental phobia moving forward, as it allows most of our patients to not remember their visit at all. If you feel you could benefit from this comfort at your next appointment, do not hesitate to call our office for more information, or you can continue reading below.
What Is IV Sedation?
Our IV sedation is administered by a certified, highly trained medical or dental anesthesiologist who monitors the patient's vital signs to ensure safety throughout the entire surgery. This allows our dentist performing the surgery to work more efficiently while the patient remains in a comfortable and relaxed state. We offer moderate sedation for other surgeries like single implant procedures as well.
Who Is a Good Candidate for IV Sedation?
The best candidates for IV sedation are those undergoing surgical procedures like All-on-4 dental implant placement, or those with moderate or severe dental anxiety. It’s also a great option for those with neuromuscular issues that make it hard to keep their mouth open for long periods of time or with physical disabilities that make sitting in the treatment chair uncomfortable or difficult.
If we believe that you could benefit from IV sedation during your procedure, we’ll thoroughly discuss why we feel that’s the case as well as what the process will look like. That way, if you have any questions or concerns, our team can answer them immediately for you!
The Benefits of IV Sedation
IV sedation in Irving has a variety of benefits to offer, ranging from enhanced comfort to less pain, anxiety, and fear. Some of the other advantages of this service include:
- Fast-acting effects due to the medication being delivered directly to the bloodstream.
- Allows you to receive comfortable dental treatment despite any fear or anxiety you may feel.
- A team of experts oversees the administration of the medication and monitoring of your vitals, ensuring you remain completely safe and in a constant state of relaxation.
- The strength of the sedation allows you to not carry negative dental memories with you, as it’s likely that you won’t remember any details of your treatment or visit.
IV Sedation Dentistry FAQs
Because we want every patient to enjoy a calm and positive treatment experience, we often recommend IV sedation during dental implant procedures. Naturally, you might have some questions about dental sedation and what to expect from it! Below, you will find answers to some relevant FAQs. If your specific questions are not addressed here, call our office — our friendly team will be happy to speak with you.
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?
Our team takes patient safety very seriously, so we implement every reasonable precaution to minimize the risk of adverse outcomes. For example, you can expect us to thoroughly screen you before approving you for sedation. If you have certain medical conditions, we will account for that when designing your treatment plan.
When you are sedated, we will carefully monitor you so we can take fast action on the off-chance that you have an unexpected reaction to the sedative medication.
Severe adverse reactions to dental sedation are quite rare. You can be confident that you will have a safe treatment experience!
How Much Does Sedation Dentistry Cost?
The cost of sedation depends on a few factors, including the total length of your planned treatment. We can give you an itemized price estimate before you commit to anything.
IV sedation requires specialized equipment and training, and those things are reflected in its cost.
For many patients, sedation is completely worth the price because it enables them to enjoy comfortable treatment. In fact, for individuals with significant dental anxiety, sedation is the only thing that allows them to undergo necessary procedures!
How Long Does Dental Sedation Last?
IV sedation is powerful, and its effects can linger for several hours after you leave our office. In fact, it may be best to set aside an entire day so you can rest and allow your body to metabolize the sedative medication. During that time period, you should not drive or do anything else that comes with a risk of injury to yourself or others.
Will I Feel Any Pain with Dental Sedation?
IV dental sedation does not induce unconsciousness, so you may have a low level of awareness of what is happening to your body during your treatment. However, you should not expect to feel any real pain. That is because sedation dulls your body’s ability to register pain and discomfort. If you do notice any sensations, it is likely to be pressure rather than real pain.
Also, remember that IV sedation can be adjusted throughout treatment, so if you start to become uncomfortable, we might be able to increase your dose of sedative. Most people do not remember their procedure after it is over, so on the small chance that you experience discomfort, it may soon disappear from your mind.