Orthotic A dental orthotic is a clear plastic mouthpiece worn at nighttime , and sometimes throughout the day . Utilizing the BioEMG , an orthotic is designed to hold the teeth in a predetermined position where the muscles of mastication are in a restful position .
Often used at nighttime , it can help patients who struggle with TMJ – those reporting persistent , disruptive headaches , or who have had years of pain in their “ jaw joint .” In the case of TMJ , the use of an orthotic can be lifechanging – providing relief from debilitating symptoms .
T-Scan The T-Scan is a piece of technology that uses a sensor bite-piece connected to a computer , so the dentist can see a real-time depiction of the relationship between your upper and lower teeth when you close them together . The T-scan detects even small changes to your bite that can impact your muscle activity and overall comfort . iTero 5D Plus The iTero machine is an intraoral digital scanner used to create realistic 3D models of the teeth , including minute anatomical details . With the comprehensive and intricate images , it provides the best information regarding the spatial relationship between the arches of teeth , which can help establish the most restful physiologic bite .
The machine can also be used to scan teeth that require crowns or other porcelain restorations , eliminating the need for the sticky material used to “ take an impression .” Patients are more relaxed and comfortable throughout the process , and this technology helps your dentist achieve the most accurate fit , since crowns are made directly on the models that are produced from the scans .
When I look at a smile , I don ’ t just look at individual teeth , I see the life the teeth must have – the way they grew in , their appearance due to their function , and injuries to the teeth that have happened along the way . I read between the lines to observe the way everything comes together .
Dr . Amy N . Tran is the proud small business owner and dentist of @ My Gilroy Dentist in Gilroy , CA , since January 2018 . When she is not practicing dentistry , Dr . Tran enjoys spending time with her toddler son , exploring new coffee shops with her husband , nurturing plants , and doing hot yoga and pilates . Contact Dr . Amy at : My Gilroy Dentist , 7888 Wren Avenue , Suite A114 , Gilroy , CA 95020 ( 408 ) 847-0795 / mygilroydentist . com
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