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The Technology Behind Your Better Dental Experience
We do not invest in technology to impress you with gadgets. We invest in it because the right tools directly improve your comfort, accuracy, and time in the chair. Every piece of technology in our Hillsboro office earns its place by making a measurable difference in your care — fewer appointments, better-fitting restorations, safer procedures, and more accurate diagnoses.
Here is what you will find at East Wind Dental Care and, more importantly, what it means for you as a patient.
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Schedule your visit and see the difference technology makes. Call (503) 614-0198.
3D Cone Beam CT Scanner (CBCT)
What it does: Creates a full three-dimensional image of your jaw, teeth, sinuses, nerve pathways, and surrounding bone structure — all in a single 15-second scan.
Why it matters for you:
- Dental implant planning: Dr. Ostovar maps exact bone density, nerve locations, and sinus position before placing a single implant. This level of precision is the difference between a good outcome and a great one.
- Complex diagnoses: Conditions that are invisible on standard 2D X-rays — hairline fractures, impacted teeth, bone infections, TMJ abnormalities — become clearly visible in 3D.
- Wisdom teeth evaluation: Dr. Gvozden uses CBCT to see the exact relationship between wisdom teeth and the inferior alveolar nerve, reducing the risk of nerve injury during extraction.
- Oral surgery planning: Every bone graft and sinus lift is planned with 3D data, not guesswork.
- One appointment instead of two. Traditional crowns require a first visit for impressions and temporary crown, then a second visit 2–3 weeks later for the permanent crown. CEREC eliminates the second visit entirely.
- No temporary crown. Temporary crowns can come loose, feel uncomfortable, and look obviously artificial. With CEREC, you leave with your permanent restoration.
- No impression trays. Instead of gagging on putty, we use a small digital camera to scan your tooth in seconds.
- Precision fit. Computer-guided milling produces restorations with tight, accurate margins — often better than lab-fabricated crowns.
- No more gagging on messy impression material
- Faster and more comfortable — scanning takes 2–3 minutes
- More accurate — digital scans capture details that traditional impressions can miss
- Invisalign planning — the iTero scanner integrates directly with Invisalign software, allowing Dr. Ostovar to simulate your projected results before treatment begins
- 90% less radiation than traditional film X-rays
- Instant results — images appear on-screen immediately, no waiting for chemical processing
- Enhanced detail — digital images can be enlarged, brightened, and color-adjusted for better diagnosis
- Easily shared — images can be sent electronically to specialists or insurance companies
- See what we see — images are displayed on a monitor so you can understand exactly what is happening in your mouth
- Better communication — instead of describing a problem verbally, we show you a clear image
- Documentation — images become part of your permanent record, allowing us to track changes over time
- Less bleeding during and after procedures
- Faster healing — laser-treated tissue heals more quickly than tissue cut with traditional instruments
- More precise — the laser targets specific tissue without affecting surrounding healthy tissue
- Reduced need for sutures in many cases
- Used for gummy smile correction, gum contouring, frenectomies, and periodontal treatment
- More comfortable than traditional hand scraping alone
- More thorough — reaches areas that manual instruments may miss
- Faster cleanings — ultrasonic technology speeds up the removal process
Most Hillsboro dental practices use only 2D panoramic X-rays for implant planning. Our CBCT scanner provides exponentially more information at a comparable radiation dose.
CEREC Same-Day Crown System
What it does: Designs, mills, and places a permanent porcelain crown in a single visit — typically about two hours.
Why it matters for you:
How it works: Dr. Ostovar scans your prepared tooth with our digital camera, designs the crown on-screen using CAD software, then sends the design to our in-office milling unit. A block of premium porcelain is milled into your custom crown in about 12 minutes. After polishing, staining, and glazing, the crown is bonded to your tooth.
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iTero 3D Digital Scanner
What it does: Creates a detailed, full-color 3D model of your teeth and gums in minutes — replacing traditional impression trays.
Why it matters for you:
Digital X-Rays
What they do: Produce instant, high-resolution images of your teeth and bone structure.
Why it matters for you:
Intraoral Cameras
What they do: Small, pen-sized cameras that capture high-resolution images of individual teeth and oral structures.
Why it matters for you:
Diode Laser
What it does: A precise, soft-tissue laser used for gum procedures, tissue recontouring, and minor surgical applications.
Why it matters for you:
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Ultrasonic Scalers
What they do: Vibrating instruments that use sound waves to break apart plaque and tartar deposits during cleanings.
Why it matters for you:
Technology That Respects Your Time
Same-day crowns, 3D imaging, digital scans — all designed to make your visits shorter and better. Call (503) 614-0198.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dental Technology
Is the 3D CBCT scan safe?
Yes. Our CBCT scanner delivers a radiation dose comparable to a standard set of dental X-rays — far less than a medical CT scan. The diagnostic information it provides is invaluable for implant planning, complex diagnoses, and surgical procedures.
How long does a same-day CEREC crown take?
Approximately two hours from start to finish, including tooth preparation, digital scanning, crown design, milling, and bonding. You leave with a permanent porcelain crown — no temporary, no second appointment.
Do digital X-rays really use less radiation?
Yes — approximately 90% less radiation than traditional film X-rays. Digital sensors are significantly more sensitive than film, requiring much lower X-ray exposure to produce a clear image.
What is the iTero scanner used for?
The iTero 3D scanner replaces traditional impression trays for Invisalign planning, crown impressions, and other restorations. It creates a precise digital model of your teeth in minutes — no gagging on impression material.
Does laser dentistry hurt?
Most patients report less discomfort with laser procedures than with traditional methods. The laser is precise, minimizes bleeding, and promotes faster healing. Local anesthesia is still used when needed.
Do all Hillsboro dental offices have this technology?
No. CEREC same-day crown systems, 3D CBCT scanners, and iTero digital scanners represent significant investments. Many general dental practices in the Hillsboro area do not have these technologies, which is one reason patients choose East Wind.
Does advanced technology cost more for patients?
Not necessarily. While the technology represents a significant investment for our practice, it often reduces costs for patients by eliminating second appointments, reducing procedure time, and enabling us to handle more treatments in-house rather than referring to expensive specialists.
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East Wind Dental Care — 7546 NE Shaleen St, Hillsboro, OR 97124 | (503) 614-0198
Modern Dentistry. Better Outcomes. Less Time.
$99 new patient special. Call (503) 614-0198.
