Technology in the dental field is ever-changing, so we make sure to stay on the cutting edge by integrating state-of-the-art equipment into our practice. This allows us to diagnose with more accuracy and treat patients with less pain and in fewer visits. It also equals less time in the dental chair and a more comfortable experience from start to finish. We use only the best materials and methods to ensure stunning and reliable results time after time.
At South Austin Dental Associates, we’re dedicated to making sure that our patients have a convenient, positive, and stress-free experience. From our warm, welcoming lobby to our modern treatment rooms, you can rest assured that our team will take great care of you!
With our on-site dental laboratory and full-time Lab Tech, we are able to deliver several benefits to our patients:
A 5-axis mill is a machine that is capable of performing milling operations on dental restorations using five axes of motion. Traditional milling machines typically operate with three axes (X, Y, and Z), which allow for movement in three directions. However, a 5-axis mill adds two additional axes of rotation (usually referred to as A and B axes) to provide greater flexibility and precision.
The addition of the A and B axes allows the milling machine to tilt and rotate the dental restoration, enabling it to access complex angles and contours. This flexibility is particularly beneficial when milling restorations such as crowns, bridges, implant abutments, and dental prosthetics that require intricate shapes and precise milling.
By having a 5-axis mill in house, we can produce highly accurate and aesthetically pleasing dental restorations with improved efficiency. The advanced technology of a 5-axis mill helps achieve superior fit, optimal occlusion, and enhanced esthetics, resulting in high-quality dental restorations for patients.
By far the biggest advancement in dentistry is the development of 3D printers. Recently the FDA has approved resins that approved for final restorations, dentures, and other dental products. Specifically the Desktop Health Einstein 3D printer has been the leader in the new technology. Firstly, it provides exceptional accuracy and precision in the creation of dental prostheses, including crowns, bridges, and dentures.
With its advanced technology, this printer produces high-quality 3D models that allow for a more efficient and streamlined workflow, reducing the time required for traditional manufacturing methods. This not only saves valuable time but also allows for a more cost-effective process that ultimately benefits the patient.
The Einstein 3D printer also enables us to create custom-made prostheses tailored to the specific needs of individual patients. This is particularly important for patients who require complex or challenging dental restorations that cannot be achieved through traditional methods in less than 24 hours post surgery.
Furthermore, the printer’s ability to print in biocompatible materials such as ceramics, resins, and metals, ensures that the final products are safe and reliable, with minimal risk of adverse reactions or complications.
Overall, the Desktop Health Einstein 3D printer provides our office with cutting-edge technology that enhances patient care and satisfaction, increases efficiency and accuracy, and ultimately improves the quality of dental prostheses.
CBCT stands for ConeBeam Computed Tomography, which is a special type of digital x-ray scanner that dentists use to see a 3D image of your mouth and teeth.
The ConeBeam CT imaging system rotates once around your head while you stand or sit in a chair. The process is quick, simple, and completely painless. We use these scans to provide the best treatment in dental implants, root canals, diagnosis of dental and facial pain, etc.
We can evaluate your teeth and facial structures from literally every angle, in 3D, and in color! Routine x-rays, on the other hand, produce a single flat image with limited information.
You can have absolute confidence and satisfaction in the treatment you receive, knowing we’ve analyzed every problem with 3D technology.
At the heart of our commitment to excellence lies the ICam 4D, a revolutionary dental imaging system that sets new standards in precision and patient care.
What sets the ICam 4D apart? Imagine a dental tool that provides a comprehensive view of your oral health with unparalleled clarity and detail. That’s exactly what the ICam 4D delivers. Using state-of-the-art technology, it captures high-definition images of your teeth, gums, and jaw from every angle, allowing our skilled professionals to plan and execute treatments with unmatched accuracy.
Whether you’re considering dental implants to replace missing teeth or seeking solutions for complex oral health issues, the ICam 4D empowers our team to tailor treatment plans to your unique needs. With its 4D capabilities, it goes beyond traditional imaging systems, capturing not just static images but dynamic movements within your mouth, ensuring optimal results and long-lasting satisfaction.
Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to precision dentistry with the ICam 4D.
Computer-aided design (CAD) involves the design and creation of three-dimensional models for services such as crowns, veneers, onlays, inlays and bridges with absolute precision. Even dentures, mouthguards, and some forms of orthodontic treatment result from this technology. Sophisticated software allows these highly detailed procedures to become more controlled than ever before.
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) sends the geometrical design data to an automated milling machine. This digital manufacturing process offers many enhancements for you, including:
Intra-oral imaging gives you a hassle-free, detailed view of your mouth in pictures and videos.
Putting specific problem areas onto a computer screen lets us see with clarity and detail that’s not possible with a traditional mouth mirror. Hand-held wands quickly capture the details of your teeth and gums. In fact, even small cracks that often lead to broken teeth appear vividly with the click of a button. We can explain the need for treatment more clearly by showing you what we see in great detail.
As an added benefit, dental insurance benefits often pay more quickly with the visual proof of a digital image.
The use of intra-oral scanners in dentistry offers several benefits, including:
Overall, the use of intra-oral scanners can improve the efficiency, accuracy, and comfort of dental treatments while enhancing the patient experience and outcomes.
Digital sensors capture detailed x-ray images with a fraction of the exposure found in traditional film x-rays. Technological advancements in x-ray technology provide multiple benefits:
Safety | Our digital x-ray system provides up to 90% reduction in radiation compared to older film-based systems.
Time Savings | Images captured instantly with a digital sensor lessen the time you spend in the dental chair.
Better Outcomes | Improved image clarity increases our ability to diagnose and treat conditions.
Portable X-ray systems offer several advantages in dentistry:
Convenience | Its portability allows for on-site imaging, reducing the need for patients to travel to a separate radiology department. This convenience saves time and enhances patient comfort.
Efficiency | The system’s user-friendly interface and intuitive controls facilitate efficient workflow, allowing dental professionals to capture high-quality X-ray images quickly.
Patient Safety | Portable X-ray systems utilize low radiation doses, ensuring patient safety without compromising image quality.
Occasionally, lumps or bumps on the soft tissue of your mouth may need removal. Traditionally, a surgical procedure involving incisions and sutures would be required to produce a biopsy sample.
Today, this pen-shaped wand allows us to remove suspicious or bothersome bumps in a couple of minutes. The healing stimulated by laser energy leads to rapid healing and little to no discomfort, without the need for stitches.
Similarly, gums can be quickly reshaped without bleeding, and some gum infections are now treated with rapid results. Even cold sores or mouth ulcers can undergo faster healing when laser energy passes over the surface.
These lasers are safe for use with children and can help with growth and development issues or help wisdom teeth move into place.
Using a facial scanner for denture fabrication offers several benefits. By capturing accurate digital images of a patient’s face, teeth, and gums, the scanner can assist in creating dentures that are comfortable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing.
Here are some of the specific benefits of using a facial scanner for denture fabrication:
Overall, using a facial scanner for denture fabrication can lead to more accurate, aesthetically pleasing, and functional dentures that are more comfortable for the patient. This technology can also help to reduce the amount of time required for denture fabrication.
The main differences between desktop digital scanners and intra-oral scanners are their size, design, and application. Desktop digital scanners are larger and typically used for larger restorative cases, while intra-oral scanners are smaller and used for smaller cases.
The most common error in fabricating a denture that is supported by implants is capturing the EXACT position of the implant. Regardless of experience it is difficult for every clinician. Sometimes you have to remake it several times. That is why we invested in the FREEDOM UHD desktop scanner. This is the most accurate scanner on the market today.
When accuracy is the most crucial factor to get right, the FREEDOM UHD desktop scanner is the ONLY option to use when taking precision records for the final restoration.
At our office we do everything we can to eliminate human error so that our patients can get the best, most accurate product that fits right the first time.
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