Digital Dentistry Explained (In Plain English)
3D scanners, CBCT, CAD/CAM, guided surgery, DSD — what each technology does and why it matters for your treatment outcome.
3D intraoral scanner
Replaces the goopy tray impression with a small camera wand that captures your teeth in 3D in seconds — more comfortable and dramatically more accurate.
CBCT (Cone Beam CT)
A low-radiation 3D X-ray that shows bone volume, nerve positions and sinus anatomy in true 3D — essential for safe implant planning.
CAD/CAM in-clinic milling
Design your crown on-screen, then mill it from a solid ceramic block — often the same day. No lab wait, better precision.
Guided implant surgery
A 3D-printed surgical guide that places the implant at the exact planned position — dramatically safer and more precise.
Digital Smile Design (DSD)
Design your new smile on-screen before any treatment, preview it as a trial mock-up, and only then proceed. No surprises.
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