New technologies could transform some of the most common dental treatments. These are some of the advances that you can expect to see at your dentist’s office in the near future.
Key takeaways:
– Laser technology offers superior precision in the treatment of cavities, as dental lasers are minimally invasive
– Another reason to smile: undergoing root canal therapy could soon be a breeze thanks to laser and stem cell technology, which could help regenerate tissue and kill bacteria on the affected teeth without causing pain
– 3D printer technology is expected to become the standard when it comes to dental implants, and nanotechnology could help create implants that can be set in place via injection or rinse techniques, instead of surgery
As you can see, very soon fear of going to the dentist may be a thing of the past!
Read the full story here: http://www.rd.com/health/healthcare/new-dental-technology/
Matthew Houlton BDS(Sheffield) MFGDP(UK)I’m Matthew Houlton, principal dentist and practice owner of Manor House Dental Practice.
Qualified from Sheffield dental hospital in 1993.
Post graduate training with Paul Tipton (Specialist Prosthodontist) from 2005-2007.
Diploma for Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) 2007.
Special interest in Orthodontics.
Yorkshire Deanary Fixed Appliance Training Scheme 2002-2004.
I have worked at York Hospital’s orthodontic department one session a week since 2009.
Member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies (the study of temporomandibular disorder).
I have two children, who keep me busy when I am not at the practice. I take a keen interest in and teach Aikido, a martial art, to keep a healthy mind and body.
