How does the wand work in dentistry?

How does the wand work in dentistry?

“The Wand” is a computer-assisted system that’s used to deliver local anesthesia to the site of a dental operation. It carefully guides dentists and dental assistants as they perform dental injections. Traditionally, anesthetic is delivered using a hypodermic needle and syringe.

What is the magic wand in dentistry?

The Wand is a computerised device that gently pushes local anaesthetic in the area surrounding a tooth which requires dental treatment. It looks entirely different to ordinary syringes as it looks like and is held like a pen, making it less threatening. The local anaesthetic is delivered slowly and gently.

What is STA system?

The STA System is a computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery system consisting of a drive unit and single-use disposable handpiece/needle assembly.

What is an advantage of using a wand?

Benefits of The Wand for Patients Less anxiety. No collateral numbness. Faster recovery time. Greater satisfaction with the dental procedure and practice.

Can a dentist numb just one tooth?

By utilizing periodontal ligament (PDL) injection techniques, a single tooth can be numbed and prepared for any given dental procedure. This technique requires less anesthesia while offering a more efficient way of preventing pain.

Is the dental wand painless?

The Wand provides painless single tooth anesthesia. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Tammy Perison, contact our office today. The Wand® is a computer-controlled single tooth anesthesia (STA) system that helps us provide you with a dental experience that is more comfortable and relaxed.

Can the wand be used for extractions?

The wand can also be used to numb just a particular area instead of causing your entire face to become numb, which is useful for single-tooth extraction. Many patients and dentists have reported that the dental wand is a relatively painless way to receive their anaesthetic shots and were very happy with the results.

What is wand system?

The Wand® is a computer-controlled single tooth anesthesia (STA) system that helps us provide you with a dental experience that is more comfortable and relaxed. The Wand delivers a computer-regulated flow of anesthetic, which results in a more comfortable, often pain-free numbing experience.

What is single tooth anesthesia?

STA is Single Tooth Anesthesia. STA is a computerized sensor-controlled local anesthetic delivery system that anesthetizes only the tooth being treated via an intraligamentary “injection” that consists of gently sliding a small probe alongside the tooth in the small crevice between the tooth and the gums.

How does a curling wand work?

A curling wand on the other hand lacks a clamp, so hair is instead manually wrapped and twisted around the hot barrel then held in place with fingers. These wands or rods usually produce looser, flat curls and beach waves since the hair is curled with less tension than a traditional curling iron, says Wizemann.