Digital Dentistry

Digital dentistry refers to treatments and procedures in dental surgeries based on modern digital technologies. Instead of traditional methods, digital dentistry has the potential to deliver faster, more efficient and generally more accurate results.

Some features of digital dentistry are

1. **Digital radiography: This technique, used instead of traditional x-ray films, exposes the patient to a lower dose of radiation and allows you to obtain the x-ray image instantly.

2. **Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM): This technology makes it possible to design and manufacture prosthetics (e.g. crowns or inlays) for broken or decayed teeth directly in the clinic.

3. **Digital impression taking**: Instead of the challenges of taking impressions with traditional plaster-based materials, it allows a 3D scan of the mouth using digital cameras.

4. **Virtual reality and augmented reality: These technologies allow patients to see their treatment plans in 3D and understand what the result will look like before treatment.

5. **Teledentistry: This provides the opportunity for remote consultation and assessment between dentists and patients.

6. **Digital planning tools: These tools assist in the planning of surgical or orthodontic treatments.

Digital dentistry offers many benefits to both dentists and patients. Procedures are faster and typically less invasive, treatment planning is more accurate and effective, and the overall patient experience has been improved. However, even with all this technology, the expertise and skill of the dentist remains the most critical factor.