Technology in the Practice

Joint Vibration Analysis

Your jaw joints, also known as your TMJs, are the skeletal framework of your mouth. Every dentist is obligated to evaluate the condition and operation of your TMJs. Our practice uses Joint Vibration Analysis (JVA), which captures the vibrations produced as you open and close your mouth by joint fluid, cartilage, and bone. With just 10 seconds of opening and shutting, this test enables us to accurately assess and record the condition of your jaw joint. 

It helps us diagnose problems with the joint, helping find the source of breakdown or pain.

MLS Laser

Our practice offers MLS laser therapy. It is a DRUG-FREE, ground-breaking technology that has been found to minimize swelling, lessen discomfort, and encourage healing.  It is a Nd:YAG laser utilizing two wavelengths to reduce inflammation while increasing the production of the molecules that muscles need to repair. 

I-Cat 3D Imaging

We employ cutting-edge I-CAT 3D imaging. This 3D imaging allows Dr. Belasco to create a  precise treatment plan as he has the ability to view your maxillofacial structures in great detail. The imaging helps rule out pathology and gives information about the TMJ, nasal passages, and oropharyngeal airway.

Sleep Evaluation

Our office utilizes the Ring from SleepImage. The patient simply wears a Ring that records various vital signals. This helps us  evaluate your sleep health. The Ring has undergone extensive validation and received FDA clearance to objectively evaluate sleep. The SleepImage Sleep Quality Index (SQI) is a simple unit of measurement for sleep health that may be used to explain to patients the importance and advantages of their therapy. This tool is a great fit for the dental sleep industry. It has been shown to be equivalent to the score from in office sleep testing (polysomnography) to evaluate sleep apnea.  

DEKA QuietNite Laser

QuietNite Treatment is a simple, non-invasive method of improving a patient’s sleep quality. QuietNite reduces the severity of snoring by using gentle, non-invasive CO2 laser light. This procedure does not require anesthesia. This treatment causes tissue tightening, which reduces the sound of the patient’s snoring. According to studies, QuietNite reduces and attenuates snoring and provides an effective, non-invasive way to mitigate the effects of snoring.

Studies have shown that QuietNite reduces and lessens snoring and is an effective, non-invasive way to make snoring less of a problem. It is gentle and simple for the patient and their loved ones to regain the ability to sleep well. For more information, please contact us.