INFECTION CONTROL
Preventing the spread of AIDS, hepatitis, herpes viruses, tuberculosis and agents of other infectious diseases is of the utmost importance in dentistry.
Health and safety of the patient and staff are our clinic's first priority and infection control is taken very seriously. That is why we have implemented the most progressive and globally acknowledged infection control techniques, approved by the Public Health Center. These include the following:
Doctors and their assistants wear disposable masks and caps, gloves, the patient's and staff's eyes are protected with spectacles and plastic visors. We wear sterile disposable coats, gloves, and caps during operations.
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Disinfectant Wipe–Down of Surfaces
Operative surfaces (table, machines, chairs, spittoon, etc.) are cleaned with special disinfection solutions before each patient's treatment.
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Disposable instruments
Disposable instruments (scalpels, syringes, suction tips) of high quality are used during operations. After each patient's treatment these instruments are discarded to a special container.
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Instrument sterilization
We use the most modern techniques for instrument disinfection and sterilization. Instruments are sterilized in autoclave with high heat and pressurized steam.
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Sterilization control
All instruments for sterilization are packed in special bags with color changing indicators. Indicator strips changing colors are placed in autoclave between bags. Changing of all indicator colors gives assurance that sterilization has been carried out properly.
Therefore, when you are sitting in a dental chair and you hear the ripping sound of a bag opening, you can be sure – the instruments are sterile!
Our Laboratory
Panaromic x-ray
Dentistry today has advanced leaps and bounds over the last decade. An OPG ( Full mouth X-ray ) is considered to be a luxury to any private practice due to the high cost factor of the system. In line with our colleagues in the US and UK in which major and minor dental procedure warrant the use of a Panoramic X-ray machine, the International Dental Centre now has its own in house machine. Its an invaluable tool in proper diagnosis and treatment planning as a lot of pathology that shows on an OPG x-ray is not visible on a IOPA ( small X-ray ) and as such your case may not be treated properly. We encourage all patients going for major or minor Dental treatment to insist for an OPG X-ray with their Dentist.
A panographic x-ray gives us a panoramic view of your mouth. It provides valuable information about:
- The position of wisdom teeth, receding bone levels, which is a sign of periodontal disease For Implant surgery
- For jaw-joint problems
- For sinus problems , For Orthodontic Diagnosis
- The Process of X-ray making
The x-ray film is positioned outside your mouth, and the x-ray head rotates around you. A lead apron protects the rest of your body while our technician takes x-rays of your mouth. Dental x-rays use high-speed film, so the amount of radiation exposure is very low. Panographic x-ray only adds about as much radiation as you'd get from 10 extra days of natural background radiation. Even if you've recently had other x-rays taken, a Panographic x-ray does not add to that exposure.
Panographic x-rays are comfortable and safe. They give our dentist information that he can't get from any other source.
As well been able to take a panoromic x ray of your mouth in dental clinics dentists have the facility to take a peri-apical x ray, this enables us to focus on a spesific area showing us finer details
RVG
Laser
Sleeperone Anesthetic System (PAINLESS)
İntraoral Camera
Intraoral cameras are an excellent means of allowing the patient to view potential dental conditions in their own mouth. It is much easier to understand what is happening in your mouth if you can see the problem on a computer monitor. This digital image can be utilized to provide information to insurances and other doctors if necessary.
Air-flow
Air-Flow system is ideal for hygienists. By using a jet formed of a mixture of air, powder and water, the Air-Flow removes dental plaque, soft deposits and surface stains from pits, grooves, interproximal spaces and smooth surfaces of the teeth without harming tooth enamel. The Air-Flow can be used in the Orthodontics dental by cleaning brackets and band.