Using the Most Advanced Technologies and Materials
Dental technology is fast evolving, and new products are continually introduced to the market. Dr. Igor Levin regularly evaluates the latest treatments, selecting the best and most advanced technologies and materials to offer high-quality outcomes that last longer.
All our equipment is meticulously maintained, and our team is fully trained in operating it correctly. When you visit our Sheepshead Bay dentist, you can be assured of receiving the best available and most effective modern treatments, administered safely.
About Our Technologies
Our technologies include:
- CEREC (in-office crowns).
- Diode Dental Laser.
- Cone-Beam CT Scanner.
- 3D Printed Nightguards.
CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) Single Visit Dentistry
CEREC technology uses CAD/Cam design and manufacturing to create beautiful, customized dental restorations in our dental office. We can design and mill ceramic crowns, fillings, and veneers soon after preparing your teeth.
Your restoration is designed using a scan of the tooth, which is faster, more comfortable, and ensures a precision-fit. Once designed, we select an appropriate pre-shaded block of ceramic, which is milled on-site. After it is complete, we hand-finish and carefully check the restoration, and it is ready to fit in your mouth.
You could have your new crown in a few hours, so there is no need for a temporary restoration or a second visit.
Diode Dental Laser
Laser dentistry is a gentler, more accurate, and more comfortable approach. We may not need to use local anesthetic during your treatment.
Our modern dental laser is used to treat soft tissues, and we utilize it for gum therapies. It is extremely useful when treating gummy smiles or gum disease. With laser dentistry, there is no need for stitches, and areas treated are sterilized, removing more harmful bacteria, which reduces the risk of infection afterward and allows the gums to heal more easily.
Cone-Beam CT-Scanner (CBCT)
A cone beam CT scan produces high-quality 3D images of your teeth, jaws, and other facial structures. Our on-site CBCT scanner is used in a wide variety of applications. It is invaluable when planning dental surgeries, including implants, bone grafting, and tooth extractions. We also utilize it when planning orthodontic treatments and for various other treatments that require detailed diagnostic imaging.
The process for a CBCT scan is fast and non-invasive, as you need to stand still for several seconds while the scanner arm moves around you.
3D Printed Night Guards
Our 3D printed mouthguards are made using a digital scan of your teeth. We use the digital scan to create a digital model. Dr. Levin then designs your mouthguard and sends the design to our on-site 3D printer for fabrication.
The design is then used to precision print your mouthguard using a suitable biocompatible plastic material. Once printed, we carefully inspect the mouthguard to ensure it is smooth and comfortable to wear.
Our 3D-printed mouthguards are quick and economical to produce. If adjustments are required, then we can easily modify the design.
We can print night guards for bruxism, sports mouthguards, and night guards for mild to moderate sleep apnea.