3D technology for diagnosis in dentistry

Dental technology has come a long way in offering diagnostic technologies and cutting-edge therapeutics to dentists around the world. Gone are the days when dentists relied only on two-dimensional x-rays or waited days before his patients' restorations arrived from the laboratory.
Thanks to 3D technology, dental treatment today is much less slower, more comfortable and, what is more important, more aesthetic than ever! East article explains how 3D printing technology has revolutionized dentistry and how it will benefit dental patients.

The 3D revolution in dentistry

3D X-Ray
  • Diagnosis and treatment planning: many dentists in the US they have already said goodbye to the old 2D X-ray machines. The 3D X-ray technology allows faster processing of images of x-rays and provides information to dentists that helps them make better diamond treatment plans for your patients.
  • Implant dentistry: Cone Beam CT (CBCT) technology has allowed dentists to see a three-dimensional image of bone structures where the implants should be inserted. Dentists can use this technology to accurately determine the quality and density of the jaw and visualize any anatomically essential structures nearby.
  • Diagnosis of oral diseases: the early diagnosis of lesions or swellings in the deeper parts of the face or neck was a challenging task when dentists had to rely on images of conventional x-rays. With 3D X-rays, dentists can now visualize even the smallest inflammations or pathologies, and treat them, long before they cause permanent damage.
3D digital impressions

Conventionally, dentists had to make physical impressions of patients, who were then sent to the laboratory for the manufacture of the process required. Those days are over, says the American Dental Association. your dentist you can now make 3D digital impressions of your teeth using a high resolution intraoral scanner. Your dentist will then simply enter these digital impressions in a software and will design the desired prosthesis, before make it with a 3D printer.

3D printing
  • Dental restorations: Cone Beam CT (CBCT) technology has allowed dentists to see a three-dimensional image of bone structures where the implants should be inserted. Dentists can use this technology to accurately determine the quality and density of the jaw and visualize any anatomically essential structures nearby.
  • Implant Surgical Guides: Dentists often use surgical guides to ensure that the implants are inserted into the precise and pre-planned location. These surgical guides are previously manufactured in dental laboratories, but not anymore. Now you are surgical guides can be 3D printed in the dental chair, which are not only more accurate but also require less time to prepare.