Smile Zone uses the latest in computer technology, digital imaging and bracket technology. Dr. Brown and Dr. Elslande’s endless desire for knowledge ensures the very best orthodontic technology is used to achieve a beautiful result for you.
Digital Imaging
Our office utilizes a Planmeca ProMax digital X-ray machine for maxillofacial imaging. We are able to provide the most advanced 3D VT technology available in maxillofacial radiology.
This 4th generation 3D VT machine is capable of taking all the radiographs required for diagnosis of either the jaws, or temporomandibular joints, in a single exposure. This technology allows minimal radiographic dosage, while providing an accuracy of diagnostic purposes that is unparalleled in dentistry.
We have chosen highly sophisticated, digital cameras for intra-oral imaging. Images can be magnified to 300 times their size, without loss of detail. Intra-oral images are taken at each appointment, and prove to be an invaluable tool for treatment planning, and monitoring treatment progress. These digital images may also be viewed in consultation with other dental specialists.
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OrthoTrac
Dr. Brown serves on the Development Team for OrthoTrac, the single largest software supplier to orthodontists in Canada and the United States. Our office has been selected for testing the latest upgrades. Our secure and encrypted database is completely digital and computerized, and allows Dr. Brown secure access to patient records from any internet capable computer in the world.
OrthoTrac is a registered trade mark for Kodak Dental Systems
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T-Link
We are proud to offer you this secure encrypted digital network. You will find it very easy to use. From our home page, just enter your name, user ID and password, and you will have secure access to your personal account, appointment information, and digital images. These images can also be used for collaboration with other dental specialists. T-Link allows you to place a request for an appointment on-line, receive confirmation of up-coming appointments and receive our newsletter.
T-Link is a registered trade mark of TeleVox
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Housecalls
Yardley is our pet name for our housecalls system, which will call to remind you of your next appointment two days in advance. We thank you in advance for letting us know if you will not be able to keep your appointment. This will allow us to make this time available to other patients. We reserve the right to assess a fee for failure to provide 48 hours notice of a missed appointment.
Housecalls is a registered trade mark of TeleVox
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Damon Brackets
The single most exciting change in orthodontics has to be the implementation of the self-ligation system of brackets. Our office has been using the Damon System exclusively for all our patients, for over three years, and the response has been fantastic. Our staff and patients are extremely excited with the results this system is producing, in less time and in fewer appointments than conventional brackets. It is now possible to expand the dental arches without an additional appliance, with results that were not even dreamed of five years ago.
The Damon System involves the discipline of using the most modern of diagnostic techniques, the newest technologies, and strict attention to detail, to produce the finest orthodontic results possible. Our Clinical Team continually evaluates our treatment results to strive for excellence.
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Our office will continue to invest in the most up-to-date products and technology. Dr. Brown and Dr. Elslande want only the best for their patients.