Not all dental procedures need to have digital technology. Technology is applied to make the patient experience more comfortable, efficient, and tolerable and, in most instances, reduces the number of appointments. We have the utmost respect for patient’s time, and in many instances technology allows us to expedite procedures that might otherwise have had time-intensive fabrication time with laboratories without compromising accuracy and efficiency.

CEREC PrimeScan
Intra-oral scanner or digital impression, we haven’t used impression materials for 15 years. Digital impressions take from seconds to minutes to complete. The Primescan software allows us to design our own crowns and provide patients with a custom crown or onlay (partial crown) in one visit which means one injection, one appointment and crown is completed.
CEREC technology allows us to conserve tooth structure or minimalistically prepare teeth (conservation of tooth structure) and give patients more control over the care they receive. Not every tooth needs a crown; some may need a correction of the portion of the tooth that is damaged. That correction could be in the shape of a partial crown, commonly called an onlay, preserving tooth structure and preserving the life of the tooth. Having material options allows patients to determine what they want to have in their bodies (teeth).
CEREC technology allows us to copy the existing crown’s contour and bite morphology. This is important for patients that have a hard time adapting to new dental work. Also beneficial for patients with existing oral appliances such as nightguard, sleep appliance, any custom fitted appliance and/or any patient that has a unique bite or a bite that is difficult to balance and harmonize.

In-office Milling
Combined with the CEREC Scanner, this machine allows us to fabricate crowns in a single appointment versus fitting the patient with a temporary crown and having them return for delivery several weeks later. Patients avoid having temporary crowns come off during that time when the lab is fabricating crowns.

3D Printing
In-office 3D printing is used to fabricate models, intra-oral appliances, surgical guides, and temporary prototypes when indicated. Having this technology in our practice allows us to expedite the fabrication of all of the above.

T-Scan
Bite computer that tells us the force distribution and timing of forces generated from biting or chewing. Used to help find high spots or obstacles in bite that can trigger muscle activity.

Cone beam computer tomography (CBCT)
A CBCT produces 3-dimensional images of teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways, sinus structures, cervical spine, and bone in a single scan. Commonly used for diagnosing pathology, changes in TMJ apparatus, implant placement planning, and endodontic and airway applications.

Intra-oral and extra-oral cameras
Vital for communication, education, and continuity of care. Allows us to compare and identify changes to soft tissues and hard tissues like teeth.

Diode Laser
Can be used to remove oral pathology, calm annoying aphthous ulcer discomfort, improve tongue mobility, and have bactericidal benefits in periodontal therapies.