Spectra
Dr. Richard J. Shannon, DDS and Dr. David K. Yang, DMD of True North Dentistry are very excited to announce their recent acquisition of a remarkable innovation that helps dentists to detect caries (decay).
The device known as the “Spectra” is a hand held digital imaging system which uses fluorescence technology to detect cariogenic bacteria (bacteria which cause decay).
LED lights project high energy light with a wavelength of 405 nanometers onto the tooth surface causing the decay producing bacteria to fluoresce red. In contrast, healthy tooth structure fluoresces green.
The captured data is sent to the computer and the live image is presented on the monitor much in the same manner as Doppler radar shows weather data.
The use of digital caries technology such as the Spectra by Dr. Shannon and Dr. Yang is important for attaining the highest standard of care.
With Spectra, True North Dentistry can offer the latest technology in non x-ray digital imaging. While not completely eliminating the need for x-rays, the Spectra will provide better diagnosis of decay with significantly less x-rays.
True North Dentistry is the only private dental office in Northern Arizona to utilize this amazing technology.