Advanced Technology

Precision Dentistry

When you seek care at our office, you are assured that Dr. LaFonte and staff utilize the latest in technology to enhance the quality and fit for your dental care.

Digital Imaging

Dr. LaFonte chooses carefully which and when radiographs are taken. There are many guidelines that we follow. Radiographs allow us to see everything we cannot see with our own eyes. Radiographs enable us to detect cavities in between your teeth, determine bone level, and analyze the health of your bone. We can also examine the roots and nerves of teeth, diagnose lesions such as cysts or tumors, as well as assess damage when trauma occurs.

Dental radiographs are invaluable aids in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining dental health. Exposure time for dental radiographs is extremely minimal. Dr. LaFonte utilizes Digital Imaging Technologies within the office. With digital imaging, exposure time is about 50 percent less when compared to traditional radiographs. Digital imaging can also help us retrieve valuable diagnostic information. We may be able to see cavities better.

Digital imaging allows us to store patient images, and enables us to quickly and easily transfer them to specialists or insurance companies.

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

Experience the future of dental diagnostics with our state-of-the-art Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) technology. This advanced imaging system provides detailed, 3D images of your oral and maxillofacial structures, allowing for precise diagnosis and treatment planning.

Benefits of CBCT:

• Enhanced Accuracy: Detailed 3D images for precise diagnosis.
• Minimized Risk: Low radiation dose for patient safety.
• Improved Treatment Planning: Tailored treatment plans for optimal results.
• Faster Procedures: Efficient diagnostics and treatment planning.

Digital X-Rays:

Digital X-rays offer more precision since we view the image on a computer monitor, instead of holding up a 35mm film up to the light. Digital X-rays results in 1/6th the radiation exposure to you.

Intraoral Camera

Many patients, especially younger patients, are very familiar with the latest technology and are comfortable with the high tech practice. Computers and TV screens are their primary method of information processing.

Dr. LaFonte utilizes Intraoral Camera technology that helps enhance your understanding of your diagnosis. An Intraoral Camera is a very small camera – in some cases, just a few millimeters long. An Intraoral Camera allows our practice to view clear, precise images of your mouth, teeth and gums, in order for us to accurately make a diagnosis. With clear, defined, enlarged images, you see details that may be missed by standard mirror examinations. This can mean faster diagnosis with less chair-time for you!

Intraoral cameras also enable our practice to save your images in our office computer to provide a permanent record of treatments. These images can be printed for you, other specialists, and your lab or insurance companies.