Initial Acquaintance Naperville Dentist Kaveh Adel Cerec Cosmetic Family Dental Care Dentistry

Initial Acquaintance visit:

Upon your arrival to our office and after proper forms are completed you will meet Dr. Adel
who will spend valuable time speaking with you to become acquainted with you. He values the
human connection with his patients.

		Your Medical history is thoroughly reviewed & a Blood Pressure screening is
		done.
		With your permission & in order to ensure that he can be very thorough, he will first
		screen your mouth for a need for any Diagnostic x-rays (which may include any one or combinations of the following):

FMS(Full mouth Series) which consists of 18 films (used to diagnose dental
decay and Periodontal disease and screen for other potential bone conditions)
BW(Bitewings) which consist of either 2 or 4 films (used annually or biannually
to diagnose dental decay in between the teeth
PA( Periapical) the number varies depending on the need and the number of
teeth present. (used to diagnose and screen Periodontal disease, abscesses
and decay by showing the full length of the teeth and their roots.)

		Then a Comprehensive dental examination is performed to evaluate the health of
		your mouth. Dr. Adel is trained to evaluate the tissues of your mouth, tongue, and neck to detect cancer in its earliest stages. He will also examine your teeth and gum tissue for signs of decay and periodontal(gum and bone) disease. Before any treatment is done a PROPER DIAGNOSIS needs to be reached, and for this to happen ALL the necessary information have to be gathered so a regularly scheduled oral exam is important to your over all dental health. It will include the following:

Oral cancer screening- All of the soft tissues, including the head and neck,
joints(TMJ), glands, lips, cheek, the palate and most importantly the tongue are
screened for any pathologic anamolies especially cancer.
Evaluation of periodontal( Gum and Bone)health This will include review of
the x-ray films and probing to evaluate the pockets around the teeth and gums.
If Periodontal disease is present, treatment options and additional appointments
are reviewed with you.
Dental Examination (teeth and existing restorations) for tooth decay, fractures
and cracks

Intraoral camera photography and trans-illumination of teeth to
detect cracks or fractures

Intraoral camera is valuable in magnifying areas where potential

problems are not visualized with a naked eye

		L *aser Diagnodent Cavity* S *earch* The newest technology in the field of
		dentistry is utilized to detect dental decay on the pits and fissures(grooves and surfaces) of the teeth using a harmless beam of light with over 90% Accuracy in comparison to 65% with conventional explorer "pick" examination.

Transillumination is used to shine a light through teeth(like a flash

light) to visualize potential cracks in the teeth whether created

wear an tear or expansion and contraction of older

restorations

                4. Diagnostic models( if necessary) usually needed if cosmetic treatments
              (bleaching/veneers) are to be planned or patients inquire about restoring
              missing teeth.

		Education: We take pride in educating out patients about their oral and general
		health and provide them with ways to keep their teeth, gums and bone healthy for the rest of their lives BEFORE any treatment is rendered. Simply, an informed and educated patient will take care of their health. Knowledge and understanding are the keys to the overall success.
		Treatment plan is formulated, presented and reviewed with you. In order to be VERY
		thorough additional time may be needed to review all the information gathered and a subsequent NO CHARGE consultation appointment is scheduled to discuss and customize the treatment plan if needed.