Technology in the dental field is ever-changing and Dr. Hala Salama enjoys learning how to integrate state-of-the-art equipment into her practice. Utilizing the latest advancements in dentistry allows Dr. Hala Salama to treat patients with less pain and in fewer visits which equals less time in the dental chair and a more comfortable experience from start to finish. Dr. Hala Salama and her team spend many hours each year training and taking advanced courses to ensure they deliver the best care, safely. Employing the latest technology means consistent results, so you’ll know what to expect at each visit. You'll find that modern dental care with Clarity Dental leaves you smiling. At Clarity Dental in Winnipeg, MB, you'll discover dental care at its highest level: technology, advanced training, and compassionate service blended perfectly together.
Our Technologies
iTero Element Scanner
The restorations and appliances used to restore and protect your mouth involve high levels of customization. Traditionally, hours of hand labor in a dental laboratory are invested in these precise products.
With the adoption of more technology into dentistry, digital imaging continues to grow in importance.
Most restorations begin with a mold of your mouth that involves messy impression materials. With the iTero Digital Scanner, you can say goodbye to the mess.iTero eliminates this step, replacing it with simple digital images captured with a handheld wand.
The images quickly appear on a computer monitor as 3-D models of your teeth.
Dr. Hala Salama reviews the enlarged detailed images, ensuring that the information meets the Clarity Dental standard.
With a simple click of the mouse, the files are instantly transferred via the internet to begin the process of designing your restoration or other prescribed treatment.
Reduced shipping time expedites the return of your case to our office while ensuring you receive all the advantages of digital impressions:
NO messy impressions
INSTANT images for review
DETAILED reproduction for better outcomes
FASTER case completion
EXCEPTIONAL fitting restorations and appliances
We look forward to introducing you to the innovation of modern dentistry. iTero provides one more reason to discover a different kind of dental experience at Clarity Dental.
VELscope ®
At each visit, we evaluate many aspects of your overall health including a visual exam of all areas of your mouth. Most people are surprised at the large amount of surface area that lines the mouth. Did you know over 30 square inches of tissue make up the oral cavity!
While oral cancer can afflict anyone, tobacco users put themselves at a significantly higher risk than non-users. Chewing tobacco contains up to 3000 different chemicals, including the same compounds used in pesticides and embalming fluid. Cellular changes below the surface aren't always detectable until they've advanced to a critical stage. That's why we rely on the VELscope® to help us examine the tissue of both users and non-users of tobacco.
VELscope® is a wireless, handheld device that produces a natural tissue fluorescence that significantly enhances our visual exam. Recognized by the World Health Organization, this award-winning technology has conducted more than 25 million exams. Easy to use and painless, VELscope® helps give us vital information in our quest for early detection of any cancerous or pre-cancerous changes.
If we suspect any unusual changes in your mouth tissue, we may suggest a biopsy and microscopic analysis by a qualified lab.
Soft Tissue Laser
Laser technology continues to transform many procedures in healthcare. Once the subject of sci-fi movies, lasers now clearly provide benefits for mainstream treatment in medicine and dentistry. Shorter procedures, less discomfort, and quicker healing are just a few of the benefits of modern lasers.
The soft tissues of the mouth cover about 30 square inches of surface area.
Annoying lumps or bumps may need removal with any unusual patches of tissue requiring further microscopic analysis. Traditionally, a surgical procedure involving incisions and sutures would be required to produce a biopsy sample. Today, a pen-shaped wand allows Dr. Hala Salama to remove suspicious or bothersome bumps within a couple of minutes. The healing stimulated by laser energy leads to rapid healing and little to no discomfort, without the need for stitches.
Similarly, gums can be quickly reshaped without bleeding, and some gum infections are now treated with rapid results.
Even cold sores or mouth ulcers can undergo faster healing when laser energy passes over the surface. Better yet, the days of pain associated with these recurring ulcers can be dramatically decreased.
Lasers are also safe for use with children and can help with growth and development issues or help wisdom teeth move into place.
A soft tissue laser offers a valuable benefit to many commonly treated conditions in the mouth. Dr. Hala Salama's specific training in laser protocols opens up numerous possibilities using one of modern dentistry's most versatile tools.
Digital X-ray
Digital sensors capture detailed x-ray images with a fraction of the exposure found in traditional film x-rays. Technological advancements in x-ray technology provide multiple benefits, from safety to improved treatment results.
Benefits:
Safety - Although traditional dental films require minimal radiation for image development, our digital x-ray system provides unsurpassed safety: up to 90% reduction compared to most older film-based systems.
Time Savings – Images captured instantly with a digital sensor lessen the time you spend in the dental chair.
Better
Outcomes - Improved image clarity increases Dr. Hala Salama's ability to diagnose and treat conditions. Software tools bring detailed magnification and detection tools into focus.
Intra-Oral Camera
Intra-oral imaging gives you a detailed view of your mouth in pictures and videos. Words come to life so you can see what we see. Putting specific problem areas onto a computer screen lets us see with a clarity and detail not possible with a traditional mouth mirror. Specialized hand-held wands quickly capture the details of your teeth and gums. In fact, even small cracks that often lead to broken teeth appear vividly, with the click of a button. We can explain the need for treatment more clearly, by showing you what we see and with greater detail. As an added benefit, dental insurance benefits frequently pay easier with the visual proof of a captured image in our records.