Dr. Ron Receveur
“We are committed to the best dentistry has to offer so we can offer our patients comprehensive care,” Dr. Receveur said. “They don't have to run all over town to get their CAT scan, extractions, implants or cosmetic dentistry.”
New Albany, IN (PRWEB) November 01, 2011
This state-of-the-art surgery is in both soft tissue gingival treatment plans and in advanced procedures including implant surgery.
Dr. Ronald Receveur is ahead of the curve in dental practices by using radiosurgery as an important part of an implant surgery treatment plan. “We use it in conjunction with our implant surgery to ensure our patients have very little post-op pain and swelling,” said Dr. Receveur.
Radiosurgery has been used in medicine since the 1950s. Neurologists use the technology in the treatment of tumors and heart procedures. Cardiologists have used radio frequency units to correct abnormal electrical pathways in heart tissue accurately and precisely for more than 15 years. So dentistry now has access to this exciting new technology.
Dental radiosurgery is the latest development that began with the original development of the dental electrosurgical equipment in the 1970s. Since then, thanks to the efforts of pioneering developers Coles, Martin and Ellman, the waveforms and the units used by dentists have become more sophisticated.
The term “radiosurgery” was first coined by Dr. Arthur Goldstein in 1977 in an effort to describe the radio device. The unit is beginning to find its way into dental operatories. Although radiosurgery as a technique takes considerable time and practice to master, dentists who utilize the technique can offer patients decreased post-op pain, swelling and bleeding.
Radiosurgery involves the transmission of radio waves through gum tissue. Produced by the unit’s handpiece, these radio waves can remove and/or shape soft tissue depending on the procedure. This surgery is used in a wide range of dental procedures, from soft tissue gingival treatment plans to the more advanced procedures including CEREC®, veneers, restorations, and implant surgery.
In addition, unlike the traditional electrosurgery devices, the radio wave units do not use electrical current. This allows dentists to perform procedures in localized areas and not damage adjacent teeth.
“Electrosurgery units of the past would ‘spark’ if they touched anything metal–like implants or silver fillings–so we usually didn’t use them,” said Dr. Receveur. “Now we can use the radio units and don’t have to worry about touching adjacent teeth, bone or implants. It’s safer to use.”
Dr. Receveur has had a successful practice in New Albany, Indiana, for 30 years. He offers patients one-stop service for IV sedation, dental implants and complex surgery. Patients travel from as far away as Illinois, Ohio and even Florida to obtain treatment and care from Dr. Receveur.
“We are committed to the best dentistry has to offer so we can offer our patients comprehensive care,” Dr. Receveur said. “They don't have to run all over town to get their CAT scan, extractions, implants or cosmetic dentistry.”
With IV sedation and the state-of-the-art care Dr. Receveur provides, patients can have all of their treatment performed in one location, often in only one or two painless visits.
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