Digital tools. A considered plan.
Intraoral scanning, computer-guided implant planning and CAD/CAM restorations are part of the clinic's digital dentistry approach.
What scan → plan → restore means
Scan: gather the right records
Examination comes first. An optical impression records visible shape; X-rays answer questions about structures below the surface when needed. Photographs can provide further context.
Plan: interpret and discuss
The clinician considers the records with your history, oral health, bite and goals. Implant planning or smile-design tools are used when relevant, and alternatives and limits are discussed.
Restore: make, fit and review
For a suitable restoration, design and manufacturing are followed by checks in the mouth and a maintenance plan. Implant surgery and healing, when needed, are separate clinical stages. These are broad stages, not three appointments or a fixed turnaround.
Intraoral scanning
An intraoral scanner uses optical images to record the visible surfaces of teeth and gums as a three-dimensional digital impression. It can provide shape and bite records for planning restorations. A handheld tip moves around the mouth; you may be asked to open, pause or bite together while records are taken.
Computer-guided implant planning
Planning software helps the clinician consider implant position in relation to the intended replacement tooth and relevant anatomy. It uses suitable dental records and imaging as part of assessment. The patient discusses the proposed restoration and surgery; the planning software itself does not place an implant.
CAD/CAM restorations
CAD/CAM means computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. Design software uses dental records to shape a restoration; manufacturing equipment then makes it from the selected material. The clinic’s confirmed crown options include monolithic zirconia (one main body of ceramic) and multi-layered zirconia.
Digital X-rays
Digital X-rays use radiation to show structures beneath visible surfaces, such as roots and supporting bone. They answer different questions from an optical impression. The patient is positioned for the view needed; the clinician chooses images according to examination findings and existing records rather than taking every type for every patient.
Digital smile designing
Photographs and dental records can support a visual discussion of proposed changes to tooth appearance. You describe your concerns and review options alongside the bite and oral health assessment. A visual proposal helps communicate a plan; it does not guarantee the final appearance or require you to choose veneers.
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