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| 75 Chestnut St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-4808 201-445-9081 FAX A new technique, the Kinetic Cavity Preparation system (KCP), may mean the end of dentophobia, as we know it. Instead of grinding away tooth structure as the drill does, the KCP system cuts tooth enamel with tiny particles of alpha alumina (a substance used in toothpaste) carried in a stream of compressed air. Gone are the drill's noise, heat and vibrations. Ninety-five percent of the patients don't even need anesthesia. Better still, the new treatment means about 30 percent less time in the chair, costs the same as conventional treatment and, because it's more precise, leaves more healthy tooth intact. The subsequent fillings last longer because they're smaller, less susceptible to wear, and the tooth-to-filling bond has been found to be twice as strong as those resulting from the conventional procedure. One of the major advantages of the KCP is that you can diagnose cavities at a much earlier stage. Along with the use of dental x-rays to detect cavities, the dentist uses a dental explorer (the sharp pick to pick at your teeth) to detect soft areas on teeth which would indicate a cavity. Studies have found that 40% of cavities on the chewing surface of the teeth are not visible on dental x-rays. Because the dental explorer is too large to detect the initial stages of tooth decay, most cavities go undetected until they become larger. That would compare to detecting a small area of cancer of the skin and waiting to treat it until the cancer gets bigger, because we don't have the technology to remove it. The KCP allow you to quickly diagnose and treat these teeth. Although the KCP doesn't completely replace the drill, it does provide an alternative way in which to prepare many teeth for fillings. It is especially beneficial in the treatment of children and in the care of patients whose medical conditions (heart disease, high blood pressure, pregnancy) restrict the use of anesthetic. |
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