Dental Imaging
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How Digital Technology is Transforming the Manufacture of Occlusal Splints and Night Guards
Modern technology has changed the world of dentistry. In particular, digital impressions have made the manufacture of various items, like occlusal splints and night guards, much easier and more precise. In this article, we explore the many benefits of adopting a digital workflow, including increased comfort, enhanced accuracy and reduced chair time — plus, real-world examples highlighting these workflows in action. -
Perfect Implants Take Planning
When managing a thriving dental implant practice, it’s important to keep in mind that it is more a science than an art. The process has to be even more precise than the end result is esthetically pleasing, in order to maintain the integrity of the work and the health of the patient’s mouth for years to come. Learn why guided implant surgery with strict digital workflows is the key to optimal outcomes — and how technology is helping pave the way when it comes to delivering the best dental care to every patient. -
Getting Started with CAD/CAM Dentistry
With the right workflows and scheduling, computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) can be highly productive, increase profitability and keep your patients happier. In this article, we explore how practices are using CAD/CAM dentistry to expand into new indications, increase referrals and grow their business. -
Best Strategies for Launching a Successful In-Office Dental Laboratory
While many practices have found a laboratory that meets their needs and quality requirements, there are also many practices that are considering what it would take for them to produce their own cases in-house rather than sending them outside the practice. Read on for some expert tips on the questions and strategies you should keep top of mind if you are planning to launch your own in-office dental lab. -
Diagnostics in Action: Addressing Temporomandibular Disorders and Sleep-Disordered Breathing
The evolution of imaging technology has enabled dentists to expand the diagnostic services they can offer to patients. In fact, many practices are taking advantage of these capabilities to help patients suffering from airway and joint conditions such as sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Learn more about these two conditions — and how technology can be instrumental in the diagnostic process. -
How Cone Beam Computed Tomography Can Supercharge Your Endodontics Practice
Endodontic cases can be extremely complex and require dentists to use all of the tools at their disposal — from their clinical knowledge and expertise to the right imaging technology — to make a correct diagnosis. In this article, we explore endodontists’ most common questions about cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), and why it can be an important asset in any practice’s toolkit. -
Which Intraoral Scanner is Best for Your Practice? Here’s a Look at the Latest Technology
Whether you’re preparing to use clear aligners, or performing restorative work, such as crowns and bridges, the right intraoral scanner can be a game changer when it comes to capturing a full arch impression. To help identify the right scanner to use — and determine what’s best for your practice — we’ve highlighted four of the leading intraoral scanners available on the market today. -
Making the Most of Digital Implant Planning in Your Practice
It’s not easy to place implants — but the right technology can help bring speed and precision to the process. Read on to learn how cone beam computed technology and advanced software can make many aspects of the process easier, from diagnostics and treatment planning to the actual placement of the implant itself.