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Welcome to Brian Dental Care Blog! ^^ We will be posting about interesting dental facts, dental procedures, our upcoming events, team hightlights, dental promotions and other dental related topics. We hope you enjoy our blog and find it both fun and informative!

Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT) / CT scan (CAT scan) at Brian Dental Care

9/13/2014

 
If you believe you deserve the best and most advanced dental care, you should be receiving that care from Dr. Brian D. Kim.
Due to the high demand of implant surgery by Dr. Brian Kim and to provide the highest quality to our patients, Brian Dental Care uses
Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT), also called CT scan (CAT scan).

What is a CBCT / CT Scan? (or CAT Scan)

CBCT / CT Scan is a special type of x-ray that shows many images from different angles and then combines them together to create an image of a cross-section of the jaws.  CT Scan also reveals nerves, maxillary sinuses and other anatomical landmarks.  The CT scan is quick, non-invasive and requires very low radiation exposure.  CT scanning is a great aid to specific diagnosis, helping your dentist to determine potential problem areas and can, in most cases, substitute exploratory surgery. 
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Advantages of CBCT / CT-Scan?
In oral surgery, with 3-D technology, we are able to detect the position of the lower jaw nerve in relation to the third molar and avoid unnecessary injuries or jaw paralysis for the third molar extraction/wisdom teeth removal.
With dental implants, the doctor needs information to diagnose and perform the dental placement of the dental implant.  The five must-know criteria are bone length, bone width, bone quality, critical anatomy location and bone angle.  Only CBCT technology delivers accurate measurements for these necessary parameters.
In orthodontics, we have the ability to see unerupted teeth in a 3-D model and make decisions with certainty.
In endodontics, we can detect extra nerve canals in teeth before starting the procedure.  In other words, I can determine how many canals are in the teeth before I go in, and avoiding surprises.
Dental CT Scan allows us to more effectively, efficiently, and safely treat any oral surgery.
Our state-of-the-art machines provide us with more accurate anatomical information than traditional X-ray films, without having to inconvenience our patients by referring them to a different location.  With our machines, our patients are scanned in 13 seconds with nice music rather than hearing an unpleasant sound.  Your dentist visit will be quick and convenient. 

Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Concentrated Growth Factors (CGF).

9/10/2014

 
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Dr. Brian Kim uses advanced techniques for his procedures, called Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Concentrated Growth Factors (CGF).  Before surgeries, a small amount of blood from the patient's vein is taken into sterile test tubes.  The tubes of blood are then centrifuged for 12 min.  During this period, the blood cells are separated into individual components: PRF/CGF and thin jelly film, also called biomembrane.  

Biomembranes are removed from the tube and placed into a sterile container.  At the end of the surgical procedure, surgical areas are covered with several layers of biomembranes and then soft tissue is closed and stitched.  The biomembrane protects the healing area, because it works as a barrier to potential infection.  In addition to blocking functions, the biomembrane also stimulates the healing process.
PRF/CGF is rich in biologically active substances of various enzymes and growth factors, that promote wound healing, skin, and bone remodeling, formations of new blood vessels.

** PRF/CGF is used for dental implants, bone graft, sinus lift, ridge augmentation, soft tissue grafting, and tooth extraction, including wisdom teeth removal.
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Dr. Brian Kim and the team performs dental surgery in a very professional and skillful manner. We do our best to make you feel as comfortable as possible.  
Please feel free to ask any questions by calling our office at (714) 730-8070.

www.BrianDentalCare.com

Kid's Favorite Goodies!

9/10/2014

 
We love our younger patients who come into Brian Dental Care! They love coming in to see Dr. Brian Kim for fun and comfortable treatment in our Kids Room and all the extras we offer, like balloons, toys, kid's favorite stickers of Skylanders, Disney Pixar Cars, Frozen, Princesses and goody baggies~* 
All ages are welcome at Brian Dental Care, Tustin's gentle dental care.
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    (Tustin Location)
    12721 Newport Ave.
    Suite 1
    Tustin, CA 92780
    (714) 730 - 8070


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    25211 Paseo De Alicia.
    Suite 200
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    (949) 680 - 4707

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