Services
Dental Implants
Multiple dental implant restorations are used to replace several missing teeth or even a full arch of teeth.
Digital Crowns
Using scanners we are able to get more customized well fitting esthetic crowns with minimal in office adjustments
Technology
Technology has brought amazing changes to different areas of our lives, and dentistry is no exception.
Services offered
Oral conscious sedation (sleep dentistry)
Here’s how it works:
- Before your appointment: The dentist will talk to you about your health and decide if this option is right for you.
- Taking the pill: You’ll take a pill that will help you feel relaxed. It might make you feel a little sleepy, but you’ll still be able to respond and communicate.
- During the procedure: You’ll feel calm and drowsy, but you can still hear the dentist and answer questions if needed.
- After the procedure: The medicine will wear off, but you might still feel a little sleepy. You’ll need someone to drive you home because you could feel a bit groggy.
This type of sedation is great if you’re nervous about the dentist or want to feel more comfortable during your visit. It helps take the edge off any anxiety you may face.
All on X- or Teeth in a Day
The “All-on-X” procedure is a dental treatment designed to replace missing or damaged teeth with a full set of new teeth using dental implants. It’s often used when someone has very few healthy teeth left or needs all their teeth replaced in one go. The “X” part refers to the number of implants used, like All-on-4, All-on-6, or All-on-8, depending on how many implants are needed to support the new teeth.
Here’s how the All-on-X procedure works:
- Planning: First, your dentist will take X-rays and make a plan for how to place the implants in your jaw. This helps them figure out the best spots for the implants to make sure they’re strong and will hold your new teeth in place.
- Placing the Implants: The dentist will place a few titanium implants into your jawbone (usually 4, 6, or 8, depending on your situation). These implants act like the roots of your teeth and provide a sturdy foundation for your new teeth. This is done under local anesthesia, so you won’t feel any pain.
- Healing Time: After the implants are placed, your jawbone will need a little time to heal and grow around the implants. This usually takes a few months, but during this time, you may wear a temporary set of teeth so you don’t have to go without.
- New Teeth: Once the implants are fully healed and stable, the dentist will attach a permanent set of custom-made teeth to the implants. These new teeth look and function like natural teeth, and they’re secure, so you won’t have to worry about them shifting or coming out
The All-on-X procedure is great for people who need to replace most or all of their teeth, and it can give you a new smile that works just like your natural teeth. It’s a long-lasting solution, and once everything is healed, you can eat, talk, and smile confidently again!
3D printing
1. Customization
3D printing allows for highly personalized dental appliances. Whether it's a retainer, crown, or Invisalign tray, 3D printing can create items that fit your mouth exactly, based on detailed digital scans. This means better comfort and a more natural fit compared to traditional methods, where the appliance might require adjustments after being made.
2. Faster Production
Traditional methods of creating dental appliances can take days or even weeks. With 3D printing, the production time is significantly reduced. Once the digital design is ready, the appliance can be printed in just a few hours, meaning you spend less time waiting for your new dental device.
3. Higher Precision
3D printers work from digital scans or 3D models, so the appliances they create are extremely precise. This accuracy leads to better-fitting products, reducing the need for follow-up appointments or adjustments, and it improves the overall effectiveness of the appliance (like braces or retainers).
4. Cost-Effective
While the initial setup for 3D printing technology can be expensive, it often leads to lower overall costs for patients. The reduction in time spent designing and making dental appliances can reduce labor and material costs, which could be passed down to you.
Digitally Designed Crowns
A digitally designed dental crown is a special kind of tooth cover that’s made using advanced technology. It’s like getting a custom-made cap for your tooth, but the process is a lot faster and more comfortable than the old way. Here’s how it works and why it’s great:
1. Perfect Fit
Instead of using messy molds like in the past, your dentist will use a special camera to take a 3D picture of your tooth. This gives them an exact match for the shape and size of your tooth, so the crown fits perfectly and feels comfortable.
2. Quick Process
In the past, you might have had to come back for a second visit to get your crown. But with the digital process, your dentist can design and make the crown in just one visit—sometimes in less than an hour!
3. Less Tooth Shaping
Your dentist won’t need to remove as much of your natural tooth to make space for the crown, which is good because you keep more of your own tooth. The digital design helps make everything more precise, so the crown fits without needing a lot of adjustments
4. Strong and Durable
The materials used for digitally designed crowns are super strong, like zirconia, which is a type of durable ceramic. They last longer and are less likely to get damaged than crowns made with older methods.
5. No Temporary Crowns
Normally, you might get a temporary crown while you wait for the permanent one. But with digital crowns, you get the real one right away—no need for a temporary one that could feel awkward or fall off.
6. Looks Natural
Your new crown can be made to match the exact color and shape of your teeth. This makes it look super natural, so people won’t even notice it’s not your real tooth.
7. More Comfortable
Forget about the messy impressions that can make you gag. The digital scanner is quick and comfortable—it just takes pictures of your teeth without any goopy stuff.
8. Fewer Adjustments
Since the digital process is super accurate, the crown fits right the first time. You won’t need as many trips back to the dentist to make adjustments or fix anything.
9. Saves Time
Because the process is faster, you don’t need to spend as much time at the dentist. The digital technology means your dentist can make the crown quicker, and you get the results you need with less waiting.
10. Better Planning
Your dentist can use digital designs to make sure the crown works perfectly in your mouth, like making sure your bite feels right and the crown doesn’t mess with how you chew.
Summary:
A digitally designed crown is a custom-made tooth cover that fits perfectly, looks natural, and is made faster and more comfortably than traditional crowns. It’s durable, strong, and saves you time, all while helping your dentist do a better job with your treatment.
IntraOral Scanners
An intraoral scanner is a cool, high-tech tool that dentists use to take super accurate pictures of your teeth—without using messy molds or goopy stuff! Instead of the old-fashioned impressions where you have to bite down on a tray filled with goo, the intraoral scanner is like a little camera that fits comfortably in your mouth. It takes fast, detailed pictures of your teeth and gums to create a 3D model on the computer.
Here's how it works:
- Scanning: The dentist will place the scanner in your mouth. It looks a bit like a small wand, and it moves around your teeth, taking lots of pictures from different angles. It doesn’t hurt at all—it’s more like the dentist is gently moving the scanner around in your mouth.
- 3D Model: The scanner sends all the pictures to a computer, and the dentist can instantly see a 3D model of your teeth on the screen. This helps the dentist see every detail of your teeth, including any problems that might be hard to spot with just a regular exam.
- No Mess: Unlike the old way, you won’t have to sit with your mouth full of goo for minutes while waiting for a mold to harden. The intraoral scanner takes all the pictures in just a couple of minutes!
- More Comfortable: Since there’s no messy material in your mouth, the scan is a lot more comfortable and easier to tolerate. Plus, you can see what the dentist sees in real-time on the computer screen!
Why it’s great:
- Quick and Easy: The scan is fast, and it doesn’t take a long time to make your mouth feel full or uncomfortable.
- Accurate: The scanner makes an exact 3D picture of your teeth, which helps the dentist do a better job, especially when making crowns, braces, or clear aligners like Invisalign.
- No Gagging: Many people don’t like the feeling of traditional molds because it can make you gag. With an intraoral scanner, you won’t have to worry about that.
- Improves Your Care: The scan helps your dentist see your teeth in more detail, which means better planning for your treatment and better results.
In short:
An intraoral scanner is a high-tech tool that makes dental visits faster, more comfortable, and more precise. It’s a quick way for your dentist to get the best possible view of your teeth, without the mess or discomfort of traditional molds!