Dentistry in Indianapolis
Technology and Patient Comforts
Dr. Farthing and Dr. Tepner care about your smile. They’re lifelong learners who participate in post-graduate studies to hone their skills and stay in tune with advances in dentistry. Our dentists adopt therapies and tools that increase quality of care and elevate patient satisfaction.
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Intraoral Cameras: During your checkup or new patient exam, we’ll take pictures inside your mouth with an intraoral camera. This small, handheld device provides detailed images of teeth and soft tissues that the dentist will use to explain his findings and suggested therapies.
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Digital Cameras: We’ll take digital photos of your smile to aid in treatment planning and to document your smile’s transformation.
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Chairside Monitors: Rest comfortably while we display X-rays and intraoral photos on a computer monitor beside your treatment chair. Immediate availability to these images facilitates education and treatment planning.
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Electrosurgery: Our dentists use electrosurgery instead of a scalpel for a variety of procedures. Electrosurgery employs a high-frequency electrical current to remove gum tissue and provide safe, efficient treatment. Bleeding is minimal and trauma to surrounding tissue is less than with traditional methods of surgery.
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Digital X-Rays: We use digital X-rays instead of traditional radiography because of increased safety (up to 80% less radiation), immediate accessibility to the images, and easy retrieval and transmission.
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Panorex: Our Panorex X-ray machine delivers two-dimensional images of the entire oral cavity. We digitize the pictures to increase clarity and aid in fast, efficient diagnoses of dental problems.
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Wax Ups: The dentist may create a wax model of your smile that depicts the benefits of specific treatments. A wax up is a useful tool to show your new look and help you decide which procedures are right for you.
Call Indianapolis Family Dentistry today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Farthing or Dr. Tepner. Our conveniently located dental office provides personalized service and one-on-one care to residents of Lawrence, Greenfield, Beech Grove, and beyond.