{"id":3203,"date":"2024-04-18T12:11:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T19:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tucsonsmile.com\/blog2\/?p=3203"},"modified":"2024-04-18T13:01:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T20:01:27","slug":"what-is-digital-dental-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tucsonsmile.com\/blog2\/what-is-digital-dental-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Digital Dental Technology?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3180 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tucsonsmile.com\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/digital-dental-technology.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Dental Technology\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Digital Dental Technology<\/h2>\n<p>Digital technologies are improving various aspects of dental care, from diagnosis to treatment planning and restoration. Some of today\u2019s most popular digital dental technologies include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Intraoral Scanners<\/li>\n<li>Digital Radiography<\/li>\n<li>Digital Patient Records<\/li>\n<li>Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/li>\n<li>Digital Impression Systems<\/li>\n<li>Occlusion Analysis Systems<\/li>\n<li>Computer Aided Anesthetic Delivery<\/li>\n<li>Dental Practice Management Software<\/li>\n<li>Computer Aided Design &amp; Manufacturing (CAD\/CAM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"vid-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wCVyeV9HZ7U?si=tJTz5d0B417ITl1N\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Dr. Howard M. Steinberg uses digital dental technology to design complex treatment plans and to quickly communicate with multiple team members. Digital models of a patient\u2019s teeth are sent electronically to the dental lab along with CT scans, digital images and treatment plans. Dental lab technicians and ceramists can see a digital 3D model of the patient\u2019s teeth which helps them understand exactly what needs to be fabricated. Dental crowns, bridges, dentures and other prostheses are created and delivered in days rather than weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Before digital dental technology, there was a lot of guess work involved in placing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucsonsmile.com\/dental-implants\/\">dental implants<\/a>. Thanks to cone beam computed tomography (CT scans) and computer guided implant planning software, Dr. Steinberg performs dental implant procedures much faster and with greater precision. Digital dental technology has definitely reduced the costs and treatment times associated with dental implants.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of Digital Dentistry<\/h2>\n<p>Today, more than ever, dentists are reaping the benefits of digital dentistry. Dramatic breakthroughs in intraoral imaging, CAD\/CAM and digital impression systems have enabled modern dentists to deliver more informed diagnoses, pursue more effective treatments, collaborate more easily with dental labs, and communicate more clearly with patients. While digital technologies offer many advantages to dental practitioners, they also provide benefits to patients. Here are the main benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved efficiency \u2014 Less time and lower cost<\/li>\n<li>Improved accuracy in comparison to previous methods<\/li>\n<li>A high level of predictability of treatment outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Improved patient education, comfort and satisfaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p>Digital dental technology is positively changing the way modern dental practices operate. Advancements in digital tools and techniques have enabled dentists to deliver more informed diagnoses, pursue more accurate treatments, collaborate more effectively with dental labs, and communicate better with patients and team members. When appropriately used, digital dental technology can streamline work processes, facilitate seamless exchange of data and enable dental professionals to deliver more appropriate and timely patient care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital Dental Technology Digital technologies are improving various aspects of dental care, from diagnosis to treatment planning and restoration. 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