As architects of the mouth, prosthodontists rely on the latest dental Prosthodontic Technology available to diagnose, plan and execute successful treatments.
Prosthodontic Technology
Dental software uses integrated data from digital radiographs, 3D intraoral scans, and conventional photographs to design different cases. The software not only designs but also has the ability to manufacture dental prosthesis all through a computer.
Once the data is collected and the desired dental prosthesis is digitally designed, it can be sent to a 3D dental printer and have it done and ready to deliver to the patient within a few hours.
For instance, a prosthodontist can prepare a tooth for a single dental crown, take the digital records, design, print, and cement the final crown all within one day.
For bigger dental treatments, the planning and execution might take a longer time than just doing one single crown.
Some of the digital prosthesis that can be done on-site include crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers, bridges, dentures, nightguards and retainers.
Dental technology advances facilitate the workflow by making it easier, more precise, and more efficient to get the work done in less time.
Although the benefits of digital Prosthodontic Technology are great, some practitioners might still choose to do a mix of digital design and traditional dental lab to improve some aesthetic aspects.