Advanced Dental Technology
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Experience Smarter Care With Advanced Dental Technology in Knoxville
Advanced dental technology in Knoxville gives your dentist detailed information that can make diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative and cosmetic care more precise. At Law Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, digital capabilities are integrated throughout the practice to help our team understand your smile from multiple perspectives.
Technology should have a purpose beyond simply being impressive. Digital X-rays and CBCT imaging reveal structures that cannot be evaluated through a visual examination alone. Digital scanning captures detailed information about your teeth and bite. Digital smile design and 3-D printing can turn treatment concepts into something far more tangible.
See how modern dentistry can make understanding and improving your smile a more informed experience.
Discover How Digital Dentistry Can Transform Your Treatment
A clear picture of your oral health helps your dentist make informed decisions about your care. That's why different technologies may be used at different stages of diagnosis, planning, and treatment. The specific technology used during your visit always depends on your individual needs and planned treatment.
Digital Smile Design
Use 2-D and 3-D visualization to explore potential cosmetic changes and develop a personalized vision for your smile. You can even try on your new look!
CBCT Imaging
Capture detailed three-dimensional views of teeth, bone, and surrounding oral structures when conventional two-dimensional imaging doesn't provide enough information.
3-D Printing
Your dentist can transform digital designs into physical models and other customized applications. They support treatment planning and dental care. You can experience what your new smile will look and feel like.
Digital Scanning
Precise digital representations of your teeth and bite are used to plan a variety of restorative, cosmetic, and orthodontic treatments.
Digital X-Rays
View detailed images of areas that cannot be seen during a visual examination to help identify and monitor oral health concerns.
Soft-Tissue Laser
Perform appropriate procedures involving gums and soft tissue with precise laser technology when it is suited to your treatment needs.
Guided Implant Planning
Advanced digital planning allows for greater precision, predictability, and a more streamlined implant procedure.
Guided Biofilm Therapy/Air Polishing
This gentle cleaning approach uses air, water, and fine powder to remove plaque and harmful biofilm from your teeth and gums.
Caries Detection & Prevention
Advanced technology helps us identify early signs of tooth decay that may be difficult to see with a traditional exam alone.
Advanced Cosmetic Materials & Techniques
Modern materials and techniques allow us to create cosmetic results that look natural, feel comfortable, and complement your unique smile.
See Some of the Ways We Use Technology
Technology is a central part of our patient-centered care. We use it for:
- Diagnosis - Digital X-rays provide detailed images of the teeth and surrounding structures, while cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) can create three-dimensional views for an even more comprehensive perspective.
- Treatment Planning - With 3-D printing, digital information can be transformed into physical models and other patient-specific applications used in dental care. For cosmetic dentistry, 2-D and 3-D digital smile design can help you explore proposed changes to your smile. Visualization, wax-ups, and printed models or mock-ups may make it easier to understand recommendations and participate in decisions about your treatment.
- Comfortable Treatment - Digital scanners capture detailed representations of your teeth and bite without using conventional impression material that bothers patients with a sensitive gag reflex. Soft-tissue laser technology provides another option for select procedures involving the gums and other oral soft tissues. With no incisions, laser treatment is typically more comfortable than other treatment methods.
Choose Law Family & Cosmetic Dentistry and benefit from from advanced dental technology in Knoxville.
Frequently Asked Questions About Advanced Dental Technology
Q How does advanced dental technology improve dental care?
Advanced dental technology can improve dental care by providing detailed information about the teeth, bite, bone, and surrounding structures. Digital information can support diagnosis, treatment planning, patient education, and the creation of customized restorations or other dental applications.
Q What is a digital dental scanner?
A digital dental scanner captures detailed images of the teeth and surrounding structures to create a three-dimensional digital model. These scans can be used for a variety of restorative, cosmetic, and orthodontic applications.
Q What is CBCT imaging?
CBCT imaging is a type of three-dimensional dental imaging that provides detailed views of the teeth, jaws, bone, and surrounding anatomical structures. It may be recommended when more information is needed than conventional dental X-rays can provide.
Q Are digital dental X-rays different from traditional X-rays?
Yes, digital dental X-rays are different than traditional X-rays. Digital dental X-rays use electronic sensors to capture images that can be viewed on a computer rather than relying on traditional film. They give dentists detailed information about areas of the teeth and supporting structures that cannot be evaluated visually.
Q What is 3-D printing used for in dentistry?
3-D printing in dentistry converts digital designs into physical objects that can be used for various diagnostic, planning, and treatment applications. Its specific use depends on the type of dental care being provided.
Q How is technology used to design a new smile?
Technology can be used to design a new smile by combining photographs, digital scans, and other information to visualize proposed cosmetic changes. Two-dimensional images, three-dimensional designs, digital wax-ups, and physical mock-ups may all contribute to the planning process.
Q When is a soft-tissue dental laser used?
A soft-tissue dental laser can be used for certain procedures involving the gums and other oral soft tissues. Whether laser treatment is appropriate depends on the condition being addressed and the goals of the procedure.
Q Does every dental appointment require advanced technology?
Every dental appointment does not require advanced technology. Dentists select imaging, scanning, laser, or digital planning capabilities according to the patient's oral health, symptoms, and specific treatment needs.
