ViziLite Plus, Painless, Accurate Laser Cavity Detection

ViziLite® Plus

Oral Lesion Identification and Marking System

KaVo DIAGNOdent®

Painless and Accurate Laser Cavity Detection

The ViziLite® exam can help identify abnormalities that might develop into oral cancer.

Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when it's caught early. And that is why a simple, painless exam has been proven successful in identifying other types of precancerous abnormalities. It's called the ViziLite® exam, and it's particularly important for patients with increased risk factors for oral cancer.

When oral cancer is found at the earliest stage, treatment is quickest, simpler, less invasive, and more than 90% successful.
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DIAGNOdent®

It is our goal to help you maintain and improve your oral health.

To achieve this goal, the dental care you and your family receive in our office always includes State-of-the-Art equipment. Among the newest technologies is a small laser instrument called the DIAGNOdent®, which scans your teeth with harmless laser light searching for hidden decay.

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Why does the ViziLite® exam make the difference?

ViziLite® is a technology used by Dr. Mc Clinchey to assist in the early detection of oral abnormalities.
The abnormal areas that might be seen in the conventional examination are more clearly identified with ViziLite®.
The ViziLite® exam improves the ability to identify, evaluate and monitor these abnormal areas. That's why experts recommend it.

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Who is at risk for Oral Cancer?

Primary Risk Factors
- age 40 and older
- tobacco use including "smokeless" tobacco
Other Risk Factors
- heavy or chronic alcohol consumption
- viral infections, particularly HPV 16/18
- long term exposure to the sun (lip cancer)
- a history of white or red patches on the oral tissue

Many reports suggest that head and neck cancer, particularly tongue cancer, is increasing among young adults.

An annual ViziLite® exam, in combination with a conventional visual examination, provides a comprehensive oral screening procedure for patients at risk for oral cancer.

Ask Dr. Mc Clinchey about receiving a quick and painless exam that could save your life.
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DIAGNOdent® method

Locating hidden decay before it destroys tooth structure (from the inside out) is a major goal for modern dentistry. The widespread use of fluoride supplements in dental materials, toothpastes and drinking water has made tooth surfaces harder and more resistant to decay. However, diagnosing cavities beneath the hard surfaces is more challenging because the disease process can start through microscopic defects in the hard surface enamel and can readily spread into the softer tooth structure beneath the surface.

X-rays and probing with an explorer are limited in detecting sub surface decay, particularly when the cavity is in its early stages. Fortunately, the DIAGNOdent® allows the dentist and hygienist to locate hidden decay, and with treatment stop the spread of disease before it destroys the tooth from within.

This new technology is completely safe and pain free.

This unique instrument provides instant feedback on the health of the tooth. A pen like probe simply glides over tooth surfaces constantly checking the halth of the tooth. A number acale and an alarm signals the operator when there are signs of hidden decay. Again, this technology is completely safe and pain free.

We encourage regular dental check-ups, cleanings and home care. Early detection of problems minimize the expenses related to major tooth repair.

New Technologies take us a giant step forward to helping you achieve the goal of minimally invasive dentistry.

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The Coward Care Center James M. McClinchey, D.D.S., P.C.

ViziLite® Plus

KaVo DIAGNOdent®

Painless and Accurate Laser Cavity Detection

The Coward Care Center
James M. McClinchey, D.D.S., P.C.