Advanced Dental Services — Morrison Dental Group, Virginia

Laser Procedures  -  Galileos  -  CEREC

Laser Procedures

Lasers have allowed us to quickly and often painlessly treat some oral conditions that used to require a more invasive surgical approach. We use the AMD Picasso Diode Laser to treat conditions such as:

• Frenectomies
• Apthous ulcers or “canker” sores
• Herpetic lesionsor “cold sores”
• Gingivectomy or gum removal
• Pathologic lesion removal
• Periodontal treatments
• Endodontic or Root Canal disinfection
• Fibroma removal
• Soft tissue crown lengthening
• Pulpotomy
• Exposure of implants

Galileos CBCT Three-Dimensiional Imaging

There are many times that more information is needed than conventional x-rays can provide. Two-dimensional radiographs unfortunately often cannot tell us enough information about pathology or implant placement.

At Morrison Dental Group we have invested in the latest imaging technology that can be used by dentists and physicians in the Williamsburg area. Galileos Cone Beam Computed Technology (CBCT) allows 3-Dimensional imaging of the head and neck region.  Galileos takes only 14 seconds in an open, stand up environment. It is a low radiation exposure to the patient, equivalent to 2-3 dental panorex x-rays. Compared to conventional medical CT images this is up to 1/50th the radiation exposure!

This technology gives the doctors at MDG the ability to diagnose conditions more accurately than ever before and to plan treatment such as implants with amazing accuracy, avoiding potential complications.

Ask any of our highly trained doctors or imaging technicians about this exciting technology.

The Galileos is located in our Cranial Facial Imaging Center, conveniently located next door to the Norge office.

CRANIAL FACIAL IMAGING CENTER (CFIC):

Our CBCT system is located in our Cranial Facial Imaging Center-CFIC, adjacent to the Morrison Dental Group’s Norge office. It was founded in 2006 by Dr. Morrison and  Dr. Murphy to provide health professionals in the greater Williamsburg area with Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) or 3D imaging of the head and neck including the sinuses.

Local dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists, endodontists as well as physicians such as Ear, Nose and Throat specialists (ENT) utilize this technology to better diagnose their patients and plan for their treatment.

As leaders in the health care community the dentists of the Morrison Dental Group continue to utilize the latest technology and most advanced training available to deliver the highest quality care for our valued patients.

CEREC

CEREC - Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic by Sirona allows the fabrication of all ceramic dental restorations in ONE VISIT. Most dental prosthetic (crown) methods require more than one visit to the dentist, using up your valuable time.

The strong ceramic materials used in CEREC restore your teeth to their natural beauty, strength and function. CEREC materials match the physical properties of the natural tooth more closely than metal crowns. Also, the crowns are bonded to your teeth, so the dentist can save as much healthy tooth structure as possible while providing you with a dental restoration that strengthens your tooth.