Digital dental tech offers amazing comfort & efficiency! Scanners, CAD/CAM, 3D imaging, and digital X-rays mean faster, more precise, and comfier dental care.
Digital technologies have changed almost every part of modern dentistry. Digital solutions provide a level of accuracy and speed that was not possible before, from diagnosis to treatment planning and execution. Some of the most important improvements are:
- Intraoral Scanners: Intraoral scanners replace traditional impressions, which can be messy, with highly accurate 3D digital models of teeth and gums in just a few minutes. Patients are much more comfortable with this process, and it gives dentists a lot of information to help them plan the best treatment.
- CAD/CAM Technology (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing): CAD software is used to make restorations (like crowns, bridges, and veneers) with very high accuracy once digital scans have been made. After that, the design is sent to CAM machines, like milling units or 3D printers, to make the restoration in-house, usually in one visit.
- 3D Imaging (Cone Beam CT Scans): These scans give you full 3D views of your oral and maxillofacial structures. They are very useful for diagnosing problems that require complicated procedures like implant placement, orthodontics, and root canals, making treatments safer and more predictable.
- Digital X-rays: Digital X-rays are better for patients because they take pictures right away and expose them to much less radiation than traditional film X-rays.
These digital tools work together to make the workflow smooth, which improves communication between the dental team and the patient and leads to more predictable and comfortable results.
The Benefits of Digital Dental Solutions are especially appealing:
- Less Time in the Chair: With in-office CAD/CAM technology, many procedures, especially those that involve crowns or veneers, can be done in just one visit. This means you do not have to make multiple appointments, which saves you time.
- More Comfort: The lack of traditional impressions, the accuracy of digital planning, and the speed of the whole process all make the patient experience much more comfortable. Gag reflexes are less likely to happen, and procedures often feel less invasive.
- Better Fit and Accuracy: Digital impressions and CAD/CAM fabrication make restorations that fit perfectly, which means fewer adjustments are needed and the restorations will last longer. This level of accuracy leads to better oral health results.
- Better Communication and Understanding: Patients can better understand their treatment options when they can see 3D scans and digital designs. This leads to better collaboration and more faith in the chosen path.
- Minimally Invasive Procedures: Digital planning often makes it possible to use less invasive and more conservative methods of treatment, which keeps more of the natural tooth structure.
Did you know?
CEREC was the first commercial CAD/CAM system for dentistry. It came out in 1987 and was a big step toward digital dental solutions.
Our Complete Digital Dental Solutions
Axsys Dental Solutions is at the forefront of this digital revolution, giving dental professionals the advanced tools and support they need to give their patients these cutting-edge benefits. We know that giving practices the right technology is important for providing the efficiency and comfort that busy people, like many dads, really value.
We invite you to look through our full range of products and services, which have been carefully chosen to help dental practices and improve patient care.
Call Axsys Dental Solutions at (855) 687 7941 to talk to one of our experts and find out more about what we offer.