Technology

 Autoclave:

     A device that kills bacteria and viruses by steam, heat and pressure.  We sterilize all reusable equipment, including dental hand pieces.

Caries Risk Assessment (CRA)

     The CRA tests for cavity causing bacteria present in your mouth. This allows you to detect and treat any problems concerning the plaque biofilm and pH before developing new cavities.One appointment in-office teeth whitening.

Cerec Single Visit Ceramic Restorations:

                                 CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, it creates in-office porcelain inlays,onlays and crowns with computerized precision, eliminating the need for an additional appointment.                           

Diagnodent:

                                Diagnostic laser for early detection of tooth decay.  Finds undetectable tooth decay which leads to smaller dental fillings.

Digital X-rays:

     The use of digital X-rays reduces radiation exposure by 90 percent, enhancing the safety of our patients. The system works by recording pictures of your mouth and displaying them on our computer screen where they can be viewed by both you and the dentist.

Cold Laser:

      Decreases post-op pain sensitivity and promotes healing.

Easy Shade:

      Allows an accurate color match to your natural teeth for natural looking crowns and fillings.

Infection Control:

      Our office follows all procedures recommended by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In light of COVID-19, we have increased our already strict disinfection and sanization measures to exceed the suggested methods. 

IQ-Air:

      Safely eliminates mercury vapors from the air during removal of silver mercury fillings which decreases your exposure to mercury vapors.

 Intra-Oral Camera: 

      Dr. Zunka uses a digital intra-oral camera to provide instant images of your teeth and gums. This allows you to see what the Dr. Zunka sees on a computer monitor, enabling a better diagnosis, early detection of dental problems and the ability to discuss them and explain possible treatments.

Phase Contrast Microscope: 

     Lets you see bacteria and monitors progress of gum disease treatment, helping to customize your non-surgical treatment of gum disease.

Radic8 VirusKiller & Hextio Air Purifiers:

Real-time protection for doctors, hygienists, and patients from airborne viruses, pathogens, and allergens.  VIRUSKILLER™ by Radic8 is the world’s most awarded clean air technology. With a 16-year track record, and over 400,000 installations worldwide, the challenge of poor indoor air quality is being solved one space at a time, enabling Radic8 to share clean air with everyone, everywhere.  

VELscope:

  The VELscope Vx is the most powerful tool available for assisting in the discovery of oral abnormalities.  The VELscope's distinctive blue-spectrum light causes the soft tissues of the mouth to naturally fluoresce. Healthy tissues fluoresce in distinctive patterns - patterns that are visibly disrupted by trauma or disease.  Using the VELscope, a wide variety of oral abnormalities can be discovered - often before they're visible to the unassisted eye.

    Zoom WhiteSpeed:

     One appointment in-office teeth whitening. Brightens your teeth to their optimum natural whiteness in just over 2 hours.