Study on Dental X-Rays

On April 10, 2012, in the journal Cancer, the American Cancer Society published an article entitled “Dental X-rays and Risk of Meningioma,” which summarized a study that sought to develop a correlation between dental radiographs and brain cancer. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 37,000 general dentists dedicated to providing quality dental care and oral health information to the public, the study’s findings are not applicable to modern dentistry because the study was based upon an examination of outdated radiographic techniques, which produced considerably more radiation than patients would be exposed to today. The DiBona Dental Group uses DIGITAL X-RAYS which have considerably less radiation than traditional film x-rays. We follow the ALARA principle with X-rays; As Low As Reasonably Achievable. Even our dental CT equipment (used for things like dental implants) is dental specific, and uses much less radiation than medical CT equipment. As usual, if you have any questions or concerns, please address them with us at your next appointment!

Gum Disease not a Big Deal?

Actually it's bigger than you think, and evidence is constantly increasing about the pervasive health problems caused by periodontal (gum) disease.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve have discovered that one of the bacteriua in periodontal infections can act as a "lock pick" to allow itself and other bacteria to infiltrate the body's organs and end up causing infections of the brain, lungs, liver, spleen, and joints.
It does so by increasing the permiability of the endothelial membranes which protect the integrity of blood vessel walls.
Yet another reason to aggressively treat periodontal disease!

New Technology for the New Year

Many of us have seen CNC technology on television shows. A computer maps a design, and either a high speed water jet or a milling bur cuts a piece of metal into the shape needed.
There is finally a machine which we consider accurate enough for us at the DiBona Dental Group to use to cut crowns from pure porcelain ingots. The E4D uses a laser camera to take a "picture" of your prepared tooth (no messy impressions). We can then send that picture to a milling machine in our lab, where an extremely accurate crown is milled in just a few minutes. We can then place that crown for you on the same day.
Advantages? The crown is accurate and strong, and you don't have to come back 2 weeks later for your final crown.
Go to the E4D website for more information:
http://e4d.com/patients/