Dr. Guy Mangia: Comprehensive Dental Examination is a service we provide for all new patients and for our adult patients of record every 2 years. Similar to a complete medical examination with your physician, this examination  process is considered the current Standard of Care with the American Dental Association.  During this examination we are able to document and compare the findings that are significant to your oral health.  Being able to compare these findings at a two year interval allows us to detect changes in your dental health that may be subtle to the human eye, resulting in early detection and correction of oral problems.  Of course, we will continue to provide updated examinations at the time of your  periodontal maintenance visit in between your comprehensive dental evaluations.

The Comprehensive Examination and Evaluation consists of six areas of your oral health:

• Head and neck oral cancer examination
• Temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) evaluation
• Evaluation of your occlusion( how your upper and lower teeth relate to each other in function)
• Periodontal examination and evaluation of the supporting bone and tissue around the teeth
• Evaluation of current dental restorations, detection of new decay and fractured teeth
• Esthetic evaluation of your smile

We use several diagnostic aids in the comprehensive examination to assist us in our findings and treatment decisions.

• Full  mouth radiographs (as needed)
• A series of digital photographs of your smile and teeth
• Study model casts of your teeth (as needed)
• A current medical history and blood pressure reading
• ViziLite Plus oral cancer screening system

We will take time to listen to your concerns, considerations and desires when it comes to the correction of your oral health problems.  Treatment plan options will be developed and discussed as a result of our clinical findings, our professional judgment and your wants and needs.

At the end of your examination, our treatment coordinator will provide you with your examination results, including a copy of your treatment plan, your periodontal charting, your dental photographs and any support brochures we feel would help you better understand our discussion.  We invite you to visit our web site for further information concerning the dental procedures as well as information about our practice.

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We feel open communication is vital to the patient/professional relationship.  If you ever have had any questions or concerns about your examination visit, the treatment discussed, the fees presented your estimated insurance benefits or our practice procedures, please call and ask for assistance.  Our mission is to assist you in obtaining optimum oral health.  We know that this mission is dependent on a team of people (including you the patient) working toward a common goal.  We look forward to continuing to assist you in  your mission toward optimum oral health.

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Dr. Tau on Digital Impressions: We all know that no one actually wants to go to the dentist, and some people downright dread it. Patients assume that all dental procedures are going to be uncomfortable or even painful. In an effort to make going to see the dentist a more pleasant experience, many dental offices look more like health spas. Gone are the horrible sounds and smells, replaced by the sound of rock fountains, massage chairs, paraffin wax treatments, iPods and most importantly virtually painless dentistry. Dentists are embracing new technology that greatly enhances the patient experience and eases anxiety about dental treatments. Laser scanners allow your dentist to find decay that normally can’t be seen or felt until they are much bigger. Computerized anesthesia machines allow only the tooth being treated to be numb instead of your entire face. And now a common dental procedure known as a dental impression has an amazing new technology behind it.

Fig 1 – Conventional Putty Dental Impression

Every year millions of people need crowns and bridges to replace broken, decayed, heavily filled or missing teeth. More and more people are now requesting cosmetic porcelain veneers to improve their smile. In order to fabricate the crown (cap), bridge or veneer, a physical impression must be taken of the tooth being restored. Most patients cringe at the thought of having a mold of their mouth taken. The putty is messy, tastes extremely unpleasant, and in many patients can cause gagging. (Fig. 1) This is far from a perfect science and if the impression has an air bubble or other imperfection, it may not be suitable and unfortunately the dentist may have to repeat the process again. The crown, bridge or veneer created from the physical impression often requires additional time to seat, may require numerous adjustments and may eventually need replacing. Sometimes the crown does not even fit and the impression needs to be retaken and the lengthy process started all over. Dentists now have another option when it comes to taking a dental impression.

Fig 2 – Dr. Tau Taking an iTero Digital Impression

Cadent’s iTero is a new groundbreaking digital technology that eliminates the need for a gooey physical impression. This device enables the dentist to create an exact replica of what is in the mouth using only a laser scanner. (Fig. 2) The only thing that touches the mouth is the tip of the handheld wand. Guided by voice prompts, the dentist takes several scans of the teeth and the patient’s bite until a complete digital image is captured. With each scan, Itero software captures 100,000 data points in the patient’s mouth. Once the dentist begins the scanning process it can be stopped and started as many times as necessary, unlike the physical impression that must set for 5 or more minutes before it is removed from your mouth. Never again will patients be stuck with a mouth full of goop. Each scan takes only a few seconds.

Fig 3 – iTero 3-D Impression

After the scanning process is completed a 3-D digital model of the mouth is magnified and displayed on the computer screen right in front of the patient. (Fig. 3) This allows the dentist to review the scan and make any necessary changes or take additional scans if some information was missed. Seeing this information allows for better communication between the dentist , the dental assistant, the laboratory, and most importantly the patient. It also allows the dentist to head off potential issues that may have gone unnoticed until the seating appointment. Itero technology all but guarantees a perfect fit for the new crown or bridge, so patients spend less time at the dentist’s office and more time enjoying their new smile!
Going to the dentist still may not be at the top of a patient’s priority list but if and when a patient needs a crown or wants a veneer, the Cadent iTero digital impression will allow for a much more comfortable visit, and more importantly, a better fitting restoration.

Want to avoid the messy, gagging traditional method of taking impressions?

Call Dr. Leonard Tau and ask about the Cadent iTero digital impression system.

Crowns in a Single Visit

Dr. Sorkin on Same-Day Dentistry: Welcome to dentistry in the 21st century! We are pleased to offer crowns made with CEREC 3D™, a highly precise computer milling machine that makes crowns right in the office, in one visit. No more temporaries, additional visits, or crowns that don’t seem to fit right.

CEREC 3D crowns are convenient, aesthetically desirable, and you do not have to give up function. Due to the custom design and precise fit, CEREC 3D restorations are bonded to the tooth with the optimum strength available. We are pleased to be one of the first in our community to offer crowns with the CEREC 3D machine. If you have ever had a crown placed the traditional way, we are sure you will notice the difference!

Central Jersey Dental on PatientFYI

PatientFYI: No more plastic trays or bad tasting putty at the dentist’s office –  a digital dental impression system captures continuous 3D video images to create precise 3D dental models. When used by dentists and hygienists, it eliminates the discomfort of traditional methods and improves communication between patients and dentists by allowing immediate chair-side review.

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Chairside Oral Scanners provide digital impressions that are comfortable, fast & precise.

To create a digital impression, the dentist positions the wand in the patient’s mouth and glides the tip over the teeth to capture surface data. The 3D data is collected and reviewed in real-time on the display.

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Snap-on Smile is a patented, revolutionary dental appliance that requires no prepping, no injections, and no adhesives. It snaps right over your natural teeth. Snap-On Smile is easily removable, completely reversible and is an excellent option for patients looking for a non-invasive, affordable approach to restorative and cosmetic dentistry. You can even eat while wearing the Snap-On Smile appliance.

Find a Snap-On Smile Dentist near you today!

Patients looking for a non-invasive & affordable approach to restorative/cosmetic dentistry are excellent candidates for Snap-On Smile. It’s an easy, quick and affordable solution for patients who want to feel better, look better, and function better. Patients using Snap-On Smile report an immediate boost to confidence and self esteem. Most are impressed with the natural look and feel of Snap-On Smile and are grateful for the brief time investment – about two weeks – to achieve such life changing results. All it takes is a brief consultation in your dentist’s office. The process is quick and painless. Your dentist will take photos and impressions of your teeth. You choose from different smile shapes and shades for your Snap-On Smile. In about two weeks, the exclusive lab at Snap-On Smile will create and send your dentist your new appliance for final insertion. Snap it in and wear it home.

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PatientFYI – A crown is used to entirely cover or “cap” a damaged tooth. Besides strengthening a damaged tooth, a crown can be used to improve its appearance, shape or alignment.

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A crown can also be placed on top of an implant to provide a tooth-like shape and structure. Porcelain or ceramic crowns can be matched to the color of your natural teeth. A bridge may be recommended if you’re missing one or more teeth.

While crowns and bridges can last a lifetime, they do sometimes come loose or fall out. The most important step you can take to ensure the longevity of your crown or bridge is to practice good oral hygiene.

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