Dr. Appel has a passion for education and dental technology. He is dedicated to being a leader in his field by delivering the highest level of dentistry available today. New technology makes it possible to:
- Improve the care we provide
- Make the patient experience more comfortable
- Shorten the time it takes to complete a procedure
Our investment in technology is an investment in you.
Digital X-Rays
We use both intra-oral sensors and digital panoramic imaging to improve early diagnosis of a variety of dental conditions.
These digital imaging options are faster, require less exposure to radiation, yield more accurate diagnostic information, and allow us to be more proactive and make better recommendations. Digital x-rays also appear instantly on our treatment room monitors for faster diagnosis and review.
Acteon CBCT 3-D Imaging
We now have the capability to capture 3-D x-rays in our office with the Acteon X-MIND Prime CBCT. 3-D x-rays allow us to more accurately diagnose conditions and plan treatment including root canals, extractions, and dental implants. Pre-planning treatment allows us to offer higher quality care with more predictable outcomes. The Acteon system also allows us to customize the size of the x-ray image from a single tooth all the way up to both jaws, keeping the radiation exposure to the minimum necessary for an accurate diagnosis.
We are able to combine the 3-D x-rays with our 3Shape TRIOS intra-oral scans to create digital versions of our patients’ mouths. This allows us to digitally plan implant surgeries.
Based on the digital planning, we then design and 3-D print a surgical guide with our Sprintray Pro 3D printer, which allows us to more predictably and more accurately place dental implants.
3Shape TRIOS Digital Intraoral Scanner
Making a model of your mouth is now easier and more comfortable thanks to our 3Shape Trios scanner. The scanning tool is a handheld wand that takes hundreds of pictures of your teeth and gums and stiches them together to generate a three-dimensional computer representation of your mouth. This takes the place of traditional goopy impressions for most procedures with less risk of gagging and better accuracy.
Intraoral Camera
Intraoral cameras work hand in hand with our digital radiology systems to help show our patients exactly what we are seeing. A small handheld camera captures images of single teeth that we can display on our treatment room monitors to review with our patients.
We are partners with our patients and work hard to educate them about their oral health so they can make informed decisions about their care.
Electric Handpieces
Electric handpieces are quieter and have less vibration, which improves comfort for the patient. The smoother preparations improve the quality of our restorations.
SprintRay Pro Dental 3D Printer
The addition of our SprintRay Pro 3D printer allows us to make a variety of appliances in our office including dental models, nightguards, bleaching trays, implant surgical guides, and even dentures and crowns. The ability to print various appliances in-office expands the procedures we can offer to our patients while also resulting in a faster turnaround time.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous oxide is a mild form of sedation that enters and leaves the system quickly, making it possible for you to enjoy sedation without the need for someone to drive you to your appointment. We have centrally plumbed nitrous oxide in all treatment rooms and utilize Porter Silhouette low-profile nasal masks that come in multiple sizes. These allow us to customize the fit for each patient so they enjoy improved comfort. The masks are also single use, which means improved infection control practices.
Rotary Endodontics
Root canal therapy can be scary but by utilizing the latest in nickel-titanium root canal instruments, we can treat some of the most complex teeth faster and more completely than ever before. Ultimately, our goal is to improve treatment outcomes.
We also utilize the latest generation of bioceramic-based root canal sealer, which is more gentle on the body and promotes healing of the tissues in and around the root.
The latest technology makes the root canal process more comfortable for patients, something we prioritize at Humble Dentistry.
Oral Sedation Dentistry
For some patients, nitrous oxide may not reduce anxiety enough, in which case we are trained for and can utilize minimal conscious sedation. We follow the highest standards of care, which include continuous monitoring of heart rate, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure. All staff members are trained in basic life support for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association and we also have an AED in office. Safety is our priority.