Thorough Diagnosis Before Treatment

Before treatment, our clinic carries out examinations to find the cause. We believe that what dentistry needs going forward is prevention (predictive diagnosis) that focuses on etiology, and oral development aimed at preventing disease.

Before any treatment, we begin by analyzing the patient's oral condition using a variety of systems and instruments. Every patient's oral condition is completely different. What is causing the symptoms? How can damage be minimized? What measures are needed to prevent recurrence? We consider and propose a treatment plan tailored to each patient.

• Dynamic jaw movement examinationCadiax
• Static jaw movement examinationReference SL articulator
• Nocturnal jaw movement examinationBruxChecker
• Autonomic reflex testing by pupillary light reflexPupil Light Reflex
• Autonomic reflex testing by heart rate variabilityHF, LF/HF
• Autonomic activity testing by salivary flow rate measurement
• Muscle activity testing by electromyographyElectromyography
• Skeletal examination by X-raylateral cephalogram, orthopantomogram
• Salivary acid-neutralizing capacity testbuffering capacity test
• Bacterial testingStreptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus
• Probing depthperiodontal pocket depth
• Plaque control record
• Pre-treatment intraoral photographic records
• Pre-treatment portrait photographic records

This shows the occlusal plane of the mandibular first molar being measured as part of the process of examining and diagnosing the occlusion. By taking concrete numerical measurements, we can determine the degree of deviation from the normal range. Whether this is corrected orthodontically or prosthetically, the treatment period differs depending on the method. The means may differ, but the goal is the same.

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