Technology at the Office
iTero
iTero intraoral scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner that offers a detailed view of the teeth, mouth, gums, and oral structures. iTero is an innovative piece of equipment that changes the way dentists and orthodontists treat their patients and allows them to work efficiently by making use of enhanced digital scanning. It can even show what results you can expect as you align your teeth.
Intraoral Camera
When dentists need to take a closer look inside the mouth they use intraoral cameras. These cameras offer non-invasive examinations and are an essential tool for pediatric dental care. The intraoral camera is a small pen-shaped device that allows dentists to take high-quality images of the teeth and gums. Since these are small and easily maneuverable, dentists can see angles in the mouth that cannot be normally viewed with an unaided eye.
Digital X-Ray
Digital X-ray does not use traditional photographic film, instead, it uses digital x-ray sensors to produce radiographic images instantly on a computer. As a result, digital x-rays are safer as it produces 80% less radiation than traditional x-rays. Patients don’t have to wear all-lead protective coverings which may get uncomfortable at times, and since it uses sensors, patients do not have to undergo the process of scanning or biting down for long periods of time.
InBrace
InBrace is the most technologically advanced form of lingual braces that puts teeth straightening on autopilot through a personalized Smartwire system hidden behind the patient’s teeth that gently move the teeth in all dimensions starting from day one. InBrace makes use of the effectiveness of conventional braces with the aesthetic quality of lingual braces and ease and comfort of aligners. It can be used to treat mild to moderate cases and can even treat severe malocclusions.
KLOwen
KLOwen custom braces system uses the latest technologies including custom-shaped braces, 3D printers, and leveraging a unique software platform to develop a solution that automatically places ideally-shaped brackets for each tooth. Using 3D-printed Indirect Bonding (IDB) trays, the brackets are bonded accurately where it is approved on the software; thus, completing the customization. The design allows the wires to be more completely expressed; thus, greatly reducing wire-bending or bracket-repositioning.
Opalescence
Opalescence teeth whitening system is a revolutionary whitening system gel that provides unmatched, professional teeth whitening results. The system offers a wide range of whitening products including in-office and take-home kits in a form of custom-made whitening gels that offers a personalized whitening experience.
3D Printing
Dentists have relied on dental laboratories to produce bridges, crowns, and bridges for many years adding to the cost and waiting time for both the patient and the dentist. Thanks to 3D printing, this will no longer be a problem. Dentists can save money on the ongoing cost of maintaining a laboratory since a 3D printer is a one-time cost and supply materials are not that expensive. Patients save time and money since using 3D printers lowers the overhead costs by 80 percent which dentists can pass the savings to their patients. Patients no longer have to wait for weeks to get their dental appliance done as it can immediately get completed.
