(435) 635-4333
75 S 300 W Hurricane, UT 84737
Piezo Sonic Technology in Hurricane
At Zion Dental of Hurricane, our mission is to provide a gentle and comfortable experience for every patient in need of tooth extractions. Using advanced Piezo Sonic Technology, we are committed to preserving your oral health while minimizing discomfort and promoting faster healing. Our team offers personalized treatment plans, and will help guide you through every step of the process. We’ll make sure you understand how this technique can improve your oral health and future dental treatments like implants. Call our office today to schedule a consultation at (435) 635-4333.
Dr. Acevedo uses Piezo Sonic Technology, which can make dental extractions much more gentle.
When we talk about dental extractions there are many goals that Dr. Acevedo keeps in mind. These are:
- Keeping the patient comfortable
- Remain conservative and achieve little or no bone removal around the tooth to be removed
- Achieving a successful and desired outcome
- Lay the foundations for a possible dental implant
- Minimize trauma
- Be able to observe the clinical area clearly to ensure precision during the procedure for the best results
What is Piezo Technology?
When extracting teeth, Dr. Acevedo is always looking to create the conditions which will allow for the best healing. The dentist is often building a bed for something else to go in later, such as a dental implant. One of the problems encountered in traditional extraction methods is the breaking of the ‘buccal plate’, which is the socket bone next to the cheek. It is imperative to keep this intact to preserve as much bone as possible for the successful placement of a potential future dental implant. Zion Dental of Hurricane also wants to make sure the way we take out a tooth is minimally invasive, so when the patient goes home after the tooth removal, they are comfortable.
The Mectron Piezosurgery® GP represents an extraordinary advance in dental patient care. The piezo unit has a dynamic power setting, and it can regulate its power itself. This new technology can effortlessly get the job done while at the same time avoids collateral damage to soft tissue such as the gums, sinus membranes, and nerves. Dr. Acevedo has gone through extensive clinical training in order to offer the piezo surgery technique.
The best thing about the Piezo sonic dental extractions is the great post-operative comfort patients have. In many cases, when doing piezo assisted removals, these patients have little or no complaints about discomfort and, therefore, do not need much analgesic medication.
The piezo extraction technique is far more conservative than traditional extraction techniques that use carbide burs to contour away bone to access broken tooth bits. In many cases, the piezo sonic extraction technique can avoid a ‘flap’ when doing an extraction (pushing back the gum to access the tooth bits). Teeth come out more cleanly, and the bone socket tends to have a healthy fresh look after tooth removal. The piezo unit will loosen the tooth from the ligament, and it will accomplish much of the extraction process gently.
If the dentist uses a carbide bur instead of a piezo tip around a tooth to facilitate removal, the bur can vibrate, jump, and risk tearing into the surrounding mucosa tissue. Tissue damage can ensue, which can affect the soft tissue, floor of the mouth, and a host of other areas.
Benefits of the Piezo Technique
With the Piezo technique, tooth removal can often be in one piece as opposed to breaking it into pieces. There is less leaning on other teeth to provide a fulcrum to remove the tooth in question. Consequently, there is far less incidence of collateral damage to the adjacent teeth. Unlike conventional ‘surgical extractions’, the Piezo technique does not remove the bone. Instead, it merely loosens the ligament holding the tooth to the bone.
The Piezo extraction technique is revolutionary and can offer our patients a much more comfortable experience with excellent post-procedure outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Piezo Sonic Technology uses vibrations to gently loosen teeth from their ligaments during extractions. Unlike other methods, it minimizes trauma to the surrounding bone and soft tissue, which provides a more comfortable experience for patients.
Traditional extractions often use carbide burs, which can damage bone, soft tissue, and nearby teeth. Piezo surgery, on the other hand, is more conservative, preserving the bone socket, reducing tissue damage, and providing a more gentle tooth removal.
When preserving the bone, especially the buccal plate (the bone next to the cheek), it is important for dental procedures like implants. Piezo surgery avoids unnecessary bone loss, creating an ideal base for dental implants and can promote faster healing.
Yes, Piezo surgery is meant to minimize discomfort. Patients often experience little to no pain after the procedure and require less pain medication compared to other extraction methods. This process also promotes a smoother recovery.
The Piezo unit uses vibrations that target hard tissues, like the tooth and ligament, while avoiding soft tissues such as gums, sinus membranes, and nerves. This precision reduces the risk of tissue damage.
Yes. By reducing trauma to the bone and surrounding tissue, Piezo surgery helps with quicker healing compared to other methods.
Yes. By preserving the bone structure and creating a clean socket, Piezo surgery creates the ideal circumstances for dental implant placement.
Piezo surgery is beneficial for complex tooth extractions, such as impacted teeth, broken teeth, or cases that can require bone preservation. Dr. Acevedo will determine if Piezo surgery is the best option for your treatment plan.
Yes. Piezo surgery minimizes the risk of damage to adjacent teeth, bone, and soft tissue, reducing complications and ensuring better outcomes.
Dr. Acevedo will do an exam and discuss the best extraction option during your consultation. Piezo Sonic Technology is an excellent choice for patients that want a gentle and minimally invasive, extraction process. Give our office a call at (435) 635-4333 to schedule a consultation.
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