Digital Technology Can Improve Complex Dental Procedures

Digital Technology Can Improve Complex Dental Procedures

3-D printing is an exciting and quickly evolving tool. There are numerous innovative applications for 3-D digital technology in dentistry. As your family dentist, we understand the importance of implementing new technologies as they arise. 

Currently, most dental health professionals utilize both digital and traditional treatment methods, depending on the individual circumstances of each patient. Often, digital technology is used in tandem with a traditional methodology to enhance one aspect of the treatment process, primarily to improve speed and precision when constructing dental prosthetics and appliances.

For example, digital technology is implemented in dental procedures such as all-on-four dental implants, in the following ways:

Construction of prosthetic teeth

Prosthetic teeth have to be fabricated with absolute precision, both to ensure a perfect fit and to ensure that they are aesthetically pleasing. Extreme accuracy is achieved using resin-based printing, stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) printers.

Computer-assisted virtual placement planning

This is done so that the titanium screws upon which the all-on-four replacement teeth sit are ideally sited and angled in the patient’s jawbone to ensure optimal efficacy.

Digitally-constructed oral surgical guides to ensure precise incisions

Oral surgery obviously requires a high degree of precision. Surgical guides can improve the accuracy of implant placement during surgery. Dr. Phillips personally makes our 3-D printed surgical guides, which helps the achieve absolute precision by using an apparatus that is designed to fit in a patient’s mouth much like a mouth guard or a transparent aligner. This device has openings in the precise location or locations where the incisions should be made, and this preparatory planning enhances the success of the procedure and helps reduce the risk of surgical complications.

Our surgical guides are created by performing an intra-oral scan of the patient’s mouth, then immediately printing a resin model, which is cured or hardened quickly by a laser.

Another application of digital technology is the construction of  Digital Dentures

This innovation is both efficient and more cost-effective than traditional denture manufacturing. This method involves fewer patient visits and steps in the process, simplifying the procedure significantly.

Clear aligners

Clear aligners are highly popular. They are less invasive and more comfortable than traditional braces, so when circumstances allow, most patients prefer transparent aligners.  Orthodontists increasingly rely on digital 3-D technology to plan the progressive construction of the transparent aligners that facilitate the incremental shifting of the teeth until the desired result is achieved. 

Patient visualization

Another benefit of 3D technology is that the patient is able to clearly see what will occur during treatment, and see specific outcomes in concrete visuals. This is not only reassuring but it has been shown to increase patient co-operation and follow-through, which contributes to better outcomes.

Dr. Keith Phillips has been named as one of the “Top Doctors” in Tacoma every year since 2012. He enjoys working with technology, from motorcycles to espresso machines, and sees the revolutionary impact 3-D technology has been and will continue to facilitate in the field of dentistry.

Distinctive Dentistry serves the greater Tacoma area and practices next-level sanitation procedures to ensure your health and comfort. You will find plenty of stress-free parking at our convenient location just off the freeway in Fife, WA.

 

7 Responses to “Digital Technology Can Improve Complex Dental Procedures”

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    • Unternehmensinterner Technologietransfer: Technologietransfer innerhalb eines Unternehmens und von einem Ort zum anderen.
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  2. Robert D. Butler

    I find the article informative and interesting. It highlights the various ways in which digital technology is being used in dentistry to improve the accuracy, speed, and comfort of complex dental procedures. The use of 3-D printing, computer-assisted virtual planning, and digitally-constructed oral surgical guides are just some examples of how technology is transforming the field of dentistry.

    The article also emphasizes the benefits of digital technology for patients, such as the ability to visualize treatment outcomes and increased patient cooperation. As a result, patients can feel more confident and informed about their dental procedures.

    Overall, the article showcases how digital technology can enhance the quality of dental care and make complex procedures more accessible and efficient. As a reader, I appreciate the detailed explanation of how digital technology is being implemented in dentistry and its potential impact on patient care.

  3. The article presents valuable information on the utilization of digital technology in dentistry. It sheds light on the diverse ways in which technology is being used to improve the accuracy, speed, and comfort of intricate dental procedures. The utilization of 3-D printing, computer-assisted virtual planning, and digitally-created oral surgical guides are a few instances of how technology is transforming the dental industry.

    The article also emphasizes the advantages that Total Dental Lab`s digital technology offers to patients, such as the ability to visualize the outcome of treatments and increased patient cooperation. This enables patients to feel more confident and knowledgeable about their dental procedures.

    Overall, the article showcases how digital technology can elevate the quality of dental care and make complex procedures more accessible and efficient. As a reader, I appreciate the detailed explanation of how digital technology is being implemented in dentistry and its potential impact on patient care.

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