Many people are interested in improving their looks with cosmetic dentistry. But there's the quandary of what exactly should I have done, what will look best and how will it all come out in the end? Digital Cosmetic Imaging, which shows each patient a computerized split image photograph of his or her smile, takes out the guesswork.



Beverly Hills dentist, Dr. Paul O'Malley, uses the imaging system to help him and his patients select the procedure that will provide the best results for that patient. ?On the left side of the screen is their current smile and on the right side is a digital simulation of what their smile will look like after the cosmetic dentistry has been performed.?, he explains. ?This takes the guesswork out. We know exactly what we are creating.?

Another new advancement in dentistry is the Digital Bite Recorder. This is a computerized bite sensor that tells the dentist which tooth hits first and the amount of pressure being exerted, digitally. This is used for multiple crown cases. This way every patient gets a stable bite without having to do multiple adjustments.

?There are 1370 cell sensors in the bite recording surface.?, explains Dr. O'Malley. ?This recording can be replayed on the computer screen to see the exact sequence of the bite so that I can make the adjustments needed with the work being done. When I use to use articulation paper or waxes, my work was often nearly reduced to guesswork. Now that I see the accuracy of this high-tech device, I know that I can create a stable bite without the patient having to return to the office for future corrections.?

Laser dentistry is used for soft tissue surgery, curing, and sterilizing with the benefit of no anesthetic needed or just topical anesthetic to get started. It is used in his office by the hygienists to kill bacterial caused periodontal disease. The benefit to the patient is that it is more effective and less traumatic than conventional methods because it uses the power of light to vaporize soft tissue without bleeding. The precision of laser dentistry helps the patient heal with the least post-operative pain.

?So you see,? said Dr. O'Malley, ?the breadth of uses with laser are amazing. The bite recorder and imaging system are cutting-edge technology at it's best. All of the high-tech advancements in dentistry are simplifying the work and really creating a whole new field of cosmetic dentistry.?

Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Paul O'Malley, previously led the field of cosmetic dentistry in West Texas for 15 years then relocated to Southern California seven years ago, totaling 22 years of polished skills creating beautiful smiles. Dr. O'Malley is located in the dental offices of Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist, Kourosh Maddahi at 436 N. Roxbury Drive, Suite 202 and can be reached at 310-888-7797.