Is digital dentistry safe?
Yes. Advancements in digital technology have made dental treatment safer for patients.
Dentex Smile Studio is proud to be a technologically advanced dental practice in Morristown, NJ. Blending personalized care, vast experience, and the power of technology ensures that patients receive premium care from Dr. Awad and her team. To learn more about digital dentistry, or to schedule an appointment, call 973-500-2555, or message us.
What Is Digital Dentistry?
Digital dentistry is a field of dentistry that leverages the efficiency and accuracy of technology to enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities for improved patient outcomes. Advanced dental imaging devices, software, charting, scheduling, and more all fall under the umbrella of digital dentistry.
Thanks to advancements in digital dentistry, Dr. Awad can design and place dental restorations such as dental crowns, inlays and onlays, dental bridges, and dentures using state-of-the-art imaging and software, much faster. Similarly, digital technology is used extensively in cosmetic dentistry such as Invisalign.
Why Choose Dentex Smile Studio?
Although Dentex Smile Studio is a technologically advanced dental practice, Dr. Awad’s office is reminiscent of the private, concierge-style dental offices she visited as a child in Poland. Patients are welcomed into an inviting environment designed with a therapeutic, rather than clinical aesthetic. While technology is magnificent at improving patient outcomes, personalized and compassionate care and service remain priorities for Dr. Awad and her team.
Benefits of Digital Dentistry
Advancements in digital dental technology offer many benefits to patients.
- Patients can view the interior of their mouth on flatscreens, while Dr. Awad explains current and potential oral health concerns
- Patients are exposed to substantially less radiation during X-rays
- iTero scanners painlessly provide a 3D rendering of the entire mouth
- Patients can preview what their smiles will look like after completing treatment with Invisalign
- Digital dentistry creates less waste (greener technology)
- Digital impressions are less invasive, and more efficient than traditional putty impressions
- Dental restorations can be created faster using digital impressions
- Digital dentistry allows patients to schedule convenient appointments online
Digital Dentistry Technologies at Dentex Smile Studio
Digital X-rays provide immediate results for viewing while reducing radiation exposure by as much as 80%.
Pen-like devices equipped with small cameras capture images of the teeth, gums, and soft tissues which are then displayed on cameras for patients to view as Dr. Awad explains areas of concern.
The iTero 3D scanner creates digital impressions, which are clean, painless, and efficient.
Flat screen monitors in each operatory allow patients to view their imaging tests during their appointments.
Online scheduling makes booking preventative, cosmetic, and restorative appointments fast and easy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Dentistry
What are the benefits of intraoral cameras?
Intraoral cameras capture videos and still images of the mouth, and specific teeth. The images are used in the diagnosis, assessment, and identification of a variety of dental conditions including plaque accumulation, chips or cracks in teeth, broken dental restorations, and more.
Is digital dentistry more expensive?
No. Digital dentistry has reduced costs including X-ray films, paper waste, and much more, making it more cost-effective than ever to receive dental care.
Are digital X-rays safe?
Yes. Digital X-rays emit a fraction of the radiation emitted by traditional film X-rays.
Are digital impressions painful?
Not at all. Digital impressions are far more comfortable for patients than older impression methods using putty and trays.
How does digital dentistry make dental care more efficient?
Digital dentistry allows for the immediate transmission of digital images and treatment plans to the laboratories that manufacture restorations such as dental veneers, crowns, bridges, and dentures. This expedites manufacturing and arrival times at the dentist’s office.
How long does it take to get a 3D scan of my mouth?
3D scans using the iTero scanner take just a few moments.
Do 3D scans expose me to any radiation?
No. The iTero scanner does not expose patients to any radiation.
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