AT THE OFFICE OF DR. JACQUES NUSSBAUMER,
ORTHODONTIST IN STRASBOURG (67000)

For your enhanced comfort, dental impressions that were once made using alginate paste are now performed at Dr. NUSSBAUMER’s office using a new technology: digital impression.

A very fine scanner is inserted into the mouth; as it moves, the teeth, gums, and palate are recorded and appear in real time on a nearby screen. The image resolution is extremely high.

Digital impression is the modern way to establish a diagnosis, plan treatments, and communicate with our laboratories and with you.

For better visualization of dental anomalies and more precise treatment planning, Dr. NUSSBAUMER’s orthodontic practice is equipped with a dedicated area for producing two-dimensional radiographs (panoramic and lateral cephalometric X-rays), as well as a three-dimensional scanner.

Three-dimensional imaging, produced by cone beam or CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography), represents a major advancement in medical imaging.

Dental anomalies such as impacted or supernumerary teeth are significantly more visible than on conventional radiographs. And better visualization of anomalies means better treatment planning. The choice of direction for traction of impacted teeth and the possible extraction of supernumerary teeth is greatly improved.

To ensure better monitoring of your oral health, a dedicated area of the practice is equipped for assessing the balance of the oral microbiome. This space includes a microscope, a tablet, and a large display screen.

The mouth hosts a wide variety of bacteria and fungi. All these microorganisms, collectively known as the oral flora, form an ecosystem: they make up the oral biofilm, a soft deposit that adheres to and accumulates on and between the teeth. These bacteria feed on sugars and food residues left in the mouth.

Bacteria from a balanced flora contribute to the proper functioning of the mouth by maintaining healthy teeth and gums, protecting against various environmental aggressors, and aiding in the pre-digestion of food.

An imbalanced flora is harmful to the mouth, as harmful bacteria may multiply and, over time, lead to cavities or gum problems.

It is therefore essential to ensure a healthy microbial balance both before and during treatment.

Today, conventional non-surgical treatments, manual or ultrasonic scaling, remain the standard approach for managing chronic periodontal disease.

However, chemical adjuncts such as antibiotics and/or antiseptics are limited by the bioavailability of active ingredients and the actual effective doses delivered in situ.

Lasers now offer an intellectually appealing therapeutic alternative. They provide bactericidal action, have the potential to detoxify exposed root surfaces, and fit within a non-surgical treatment framework.

The laser’s bio-stimulatory potential on tissues is said to enhance healing and reduce post-operative inflammation. This innovative approach to treating periodontitis is particularly attractive due to its non-invasive, painless nature and lack of side effects.