Our Technology

Dr. Li is an LVI trained dentist. So what does that mean? That means that we utilize the latest techniques and use the best materials available in dentistry. These methods and materials are being used by the best dentists in the country! This in turn means only the best dentistry for you and your entire family.

What is LVI? LVI is a world renowned training facility for dentist in Summerlin, Nevada. They utilize a comprehensive, rigorous, intensive system to train dentists, like Dr. Li in all aspects of dentistry with a great deal of emphasis in cosmetics and TMD disorders.

Choosing a dentist is an important matter. You want to be confident that your dentist keeps up with the times, staying abreast of advancing technology and new techniques. When you choose cosmetic and general dentist Dr. Pamela Li,  you can rest assured you've made a good decision.

Our office features state-of-the-art technology, so we can provide you with the most popular dental enhancements and the best care possible.  We use these and other exciting tools in our office:

TENS Unit ( J-5 Myomonitor )
K7
Soft tissue Laser
Digital radiography
Intraoral cameras
Patient Education System (Caesy)
Medibyte (home PSG)

Tens Unit  (J5 Myomonitor)

Our initial step in assessing a patient for neuromuscular problems involves use of a low-frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation, or TENS, unit. By delivering small electrical impulses to the muscles responsible for jaw movement, the TENS unit relaxes jaw muscles. This results in increased blood flow to flush toxins from the area. In about  an hour, the relaxed jaw muscles are able to find a more stable optimal position.

K7  (computerized mandibular scanning  unit, electro-myograph and joint sonography)

We diagnose the problem with our K-7 computerized mandibular scanning unit, which records proper alignment of the jaw and creates digital models of the teeth. With a magnet and sensor, the K-7 can develop 3D images of the patients jaw and mouth. The K-7 also has an elctro-myograph to measure electrical activity in the muscles. This allows us to determine where the muscles are at a physiological rest position.   Another tool within the K-7 is a sonograph, which measures sounds in the jaw joint. This information tells us if the patients jaw joint is damaged and to what extent.

Soft Tissue Laser

Soft tissue lasers are used for several dental procedures, such as gum recontouring, periodontal therapy, crown lengthening, frenectomies, cold sore treatment etc. Using laser technology for these procedures offers many benefits including:

• Extreme precision
• Minimal bleeding
• Less discomfort and trauma to the reconstructed areas
• Minimal post-operative healing time
• Minimal or no scarring
• Less appointment time than traditional methods

Digital Radiography

We have the latest in digital radiography, the award winning  Dexis system.  Digital x-rays use 70-80% less radiation than traditional film x-rays.  The images appear instantly on the computer monitor and we are able to magnify the images for better diagnosis.   It is much more environmental  since there is no need for the developer and fixer chemicals.

Intraoral cameras

Intraoral Camera Reveals the Truth about Your Teeth

Open Wide & Say "Aha!"

People seldom have a clear idea of the actual status of their dental health. Even with lights and mirrors, it's tough to see anything but the front of your own teeth, or segments of the shadowed backs and side areas. But intraoral cameras have changed all of that. Now you can sit comfortably back in the chair while the dentist or hygienist inserts a handy pen-sized, camera-tipped wand into your mouth.  The wand simply takes a video of the inside of your mouth and transmits the images via cable to a computing unit. The computing unit enlarges the full-color images and sends them to a TV screen. Aha! Suddenly both you and your dentist are able to view together every last detail of your oral health.

What You Can't See Can Hurt You

It's not necessarily pleasant to come face to face with your own dental condition. But it's important to do so for several reasons. First, the camera may reveal the early stages of potentially serious problems, helping you make an informed decision about your treatment options. This is especially helpful with gum disease and other conditions where pain is a latent indicator of a problem. Second, the camera's honest survey can show in a moment how well you're doing with your regular home hygiene. This helps you and your dentist realistically assess what steps you might need to take on your own to improve things.

Caesy Patient Education System

The Caesy System has over 270 multimedia presentations on all areas of dentistry.   There are presentations on many different procedures, techniques and technology.

Caesy presentations use clear language to explain the need for treatment, treatment options,  what the treatment entails, and home care after treatment.

Medibyte

The Medibyte is an ambulatory polysomnograph (PSG) recorder. It is a sleep test that can be performed in the comfort of your own home. It is manufactured by Braebon, an Ottawa company and is used in hospitals all around the world, including the Ottawa Hospitals.

It is the smallest type III PSG unit available and only weighs 2.7 ounces. It is very comfortable and easy to use. It can record snore volume with audio playback. It also records nasal and oral airflow, pulse rate, oxygen saturation levels, chest and abdominal movement, sleep positions and tooth grinding. It can screen patients for central, mixed and obstructive apneas.