DIGITAL DENTISTRY

The latest trend in dentistry is the incorporation of a digital workflow in everyday practice so as to deliver faster, more accurate and more comfortable treatment to the patients. Using state-of-the-art technological equipment (intraoral scanners), it is now possible to form a 3D image of the patient’s dentition and process it either utilizing different diagnostic tools, or for a new Smile design, or to create new custom-made prostheses (veneers, crowns, bridges, dentures etc.). Taking a digital impression with the use of the intraoral scanner is a fast and comfortable procedure for the patient, especially when compared to old impression taking techniques where many patients could not tolerate the impression materials in their mouth and could result in a gagging reflex. In addition, the 3D imaging helps the patient to visualize any existing issues in his dentition and any possible changes he wishes to perform. But also the dentist has a powerful tool which helps him deliver faster perfect fit prostheses, hence eliminating multiple visits and corrections, and also aids in diagnosis and monitoring of the patient’s condition