Cutting-Edge Dental Tech: Lasers, VELscope®, iTero, and More

Soft Tissue Lasers

Soft tissue lasers are revolutionizing dental procedures like gingivectomy, curettage, and biopsy. These advanced tools offer numerous benefits, including improved hemostasis, enhanced disinfection of periodontal pockets, reduced need for anesthesia, and quicker healing times. For patients with medical conditions such as anticoagulant use, soft tissue lasers are especially beneficial due to their lower bleeding risks. As a leading Beverly Hills dentist, Dr. Armine Nazarian uses these cutting-edge dental technologies to provide top-notch care in Los Angeles.

VELscope® Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer is a serious condition that often goes unnoticed, despite its severity. It kills more people each year than testicular, cervical, and brain cancers combined. Every year, over 30,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with oral cancer, and only 57% survive beyond five years without treatment.

At our Beverly Hills dental office, we use advanced technology like the VELscope® system to detect oral cancer early. This improves treatment success and survival rates.
Contrary to popular belief, oral cancer can affect individuals who do not use tobacco or alcohol. In fact, 25% of those diagnosed with oral cancer abstain from both substances. Regular oral cancer screenings are crucial for early detection and effective treatment.

Our dental office uses advanced CAD/CAM technology and the FDA-approved VELscope® system to enhance oral cancer exams. The VELscope® uses blue light to reveal precancerous and cancerous changes that aren’t visible to the naked eye, ensuring a thorough and timely diagnosis.

How VELscope® Works

The VELscope® employs Fluorescence Visualization (FV) to detect abnormalities in dental care. This device projects a blue light into the mouth, revealing hidden issues beneath the surface. Healthy tissues absorb the blue light and appear green, while problematic areas appear darker. This advanced technology enhances our dental practice’s ability to identify and address oral health concerns effectively.

Benefits of VELscope®

• Can be combined with digital photography
• Detects lesions, white and red patches
• Identifies issues not visible under regular light
• Exposes precancerous and cancerous tissue
• FDA-approved
• Quick, painless, and enhances early diagnosis

VELscope® Examination Procedure
The VELscope® exam is quick and noninvasive, taking only two to three minutes. During the exam, the dentist uses the VELscope® to check the entire mouth, including the glands, tongue, cheeks, and palate, for abnormalities. If necessary, we will take a biopsy for further analysis. Regular screenings are essential for detecting oral cancer early and improving survival rates.

iTero: Free Consultation

We offer a free consultation to help you achieve a perfectly aligned smile using advanced digital technology. Our iTero scanner provides a detailed view of your teeth, and the Invisalign outcome simulator allows us to create a personalized treatment plan just for you.

What to Expect from Your Consultation

During your Los Angeles consultation, we’ll use the iTero Element scanner to get a detailed digital impression of your teeth. This technology gives us a 3D view of your dental structure and shows you how your teeth will move with Invisalign. You’ll see real-time images of your future smile and before-and-after photos to visualize the improvements.

The iTero scanner gives you a detailed view of your oral health and how Invisalign aligners will work for you. It helps us create a treatment plan that’s just right for you, making the process more effective and comfortable than traditional braces.

With this technology, you can see the results before starting, so you can make better decisions about your dental care. At Armine Nazarian, DMD, we use the latest technology to give you the best results. This approach helps you feel confident in your treatment and ensures a beautifully aligned smile.

Benefits of iTero and Invisalign

iTero’s 3D scans provide a clear view of your teeth and gums, allowing us to create a custom Invisalign treatment plan just for you. This technology captures precise digital impressions, allowing us to map out your treatment with great accuracy. We can create the best Invisalign aligners by visualizing your teeth movement in real-time.

With over a million restorations guided by iTero technology, its reliability is well-established. Invisalign clear aligners, combined with iTero’s detailed imaging, offer a discreet and effective solution for straightening teeth. Invisalign aligners are nearly invisible, comfortable, and removable, offering a discreet alternative to metal braces. They gradually shift your teeth into their ideal positions without the need for brackets and wires.