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Digital Dentistry: No More Gooey Impressions

Digital dentistry is the way of the future. While some are hesitant to accept digital dentistry, it is a safe, effective, and far more convenient way to receive dental care. One innovative digital dentistry innovation is the 3-D intraoral scan, which replaces the traditional way of taking dental impressions. 

Reviewing digital dentistry and replacing traditional processes

The following is a review of digital dentistry and how its innovation has improved the treatment process for patients. Digital dentistry should be viewed as a way to improve dental services, and more and more dentists are beginning to implement digital dentistry within their practices.

Digital dentistry explained

Digital dentistry refers to the implementation of digital technology into dental processes and procedures. Dental technology improves the treatment process by making it more accurate and reducing the amount of time that it takes to complete certain parts of the treatment process. The most common types of digital dentistry technology include digital radiography, CBCT imaging, intra-oral cameras, and 3D printing. Each has a unique purpose and has been proven to be both safe and effective. 

Digital dentistry for dental impressions

Digital dentistry puts an end to the gooey impressions of teeth that you may have experienced in the past. Instead, the impressions are taken digitally, and the results are collected in the computer and sent directly to the lab (if necessary) for a faster treatment process. This is ideal for patients who may have avoided treatment in the past due to the uncomfortable experience of traditional dental impressions. 

The benefits of digital dentistry

Digital dentistry has transformed dental processes for the better. Most notably, it has allowed for faster treatment times and highly accurate procedures that reduce the risk of human error. It also allows for more comfortable treatment, such as by making gooey impressions a thing of the past. There is also less radiation involved with digital radiography. 

The accuracy of digital dentistry

One of the main reasons that dentists across the world are embracing digital dentistry within their practices is because it makes life easier for them. They can trust the results of the digital impressions and other forms of innovative dental technology.

The future of digital dentistry

The trend toward more digital technology to improve outdated dental processes is likely to continue. It provides a better overall experience for the dentist, their staff, and the patient. It is likely that the technology will continue to improve even more, allowing for more effective, more comfortable, faster, and safer treatments. 

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If you have gone more than six months without a dental visit or have a specific reason for needing to visit the dentist, feel free to reach out today to arrange a convenient time to come into our office. We are glad to help you through the treatment process and address any concerns that you may have about digital dentistry.

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