Digital Dentistry

The era of digital dentistry has begun with the innovative technologies used in dentistry today. Thanks to developing technology, some traditional methods in dentistry have been left behind, and high-quality, fast treatment opportunities have emerged. The technologies used in dentistry provide convenience to doctors and comfort to patients in many ways.

Thanks to the high-tech scanning and engraving systems called CAD/CAM, dental restoration applications that used to take days can now be completed in a short time like 1-2 hours. These superior technologies have made it possible for patients to quickly perform restorative dental treatments among their busy schedules and happily return to their daily lives with the optimum results they receive from the treatment.

What is CAD/CAM Technology and How is it Applied?

CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design and Computer Manufacturing) means computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. A special camera system that can easily take images from inside the mouth is used in the CAD/CAM system. With the help of this camera, the measurement of the tooth to be restored is taken digitally and transferred directly to the computer environment. A three-dimensional digital restoration design is made in approximately 10-15 minutes, and the artificial tooth whose design is completed is produced in minutes without any human touch thanks to three-dimensional printer technology. The measurement taken with CAD/CAM technology is 10 microns sensitive. In this way, it is possible to prevent the risk of tooth decay that may occur under the coating in the future.

Digital Revolution and Smile Design in Dentistry

Thanks to digital dentistry technologies, it has become possible to have a new smile in minutes. One of the most important advantages of digital dentistry is the ability to make aesthetic smile design. Teeth, which are converted into three-dimensional form in a computer environment with the help of a micro camera, are designed with the desired aesthetic appearance features in accordance with the individual's mouth and facial structure. The system, which allows for precise work, allows the control of the contact points of the tooth with the opposing tooth, virtual abrasion, addition or contour changes.

Another of the biggest advantages of digital dentistry is the opportunity to see the restoration result before the treatment is completed. The possible finished state of the teeth displayed in the system gives results that are compatible with the individual's real face photograph.

Which treatments can be performed with CAD/CAM technology?

Many treatments can be easily applied with digital dentistry. Some of these are as follows:

• Restoration of severely damaged teeth after root canal treatment
• Inlay-onlay porcelain fillings
• Restoration of previously restored teeth for aesthetic purposes
• Implant restorations

Which Materials are Used in Digital Dentistry?

The materials to be used in digital dentistry are determined by the physician according to the patient's condition. In digital dentistry, zirconium, empress composite, composite porcelain mixture materials are used.

What are the Advantages of Digital Dentistry?

• Digital dentistry has made it possible to treat in a single session in the clinical environment with the computer system and minimized the treatment time.
• Taking impressions with an intraoral scanner takes about 3-5 minutes. The new tooth is prepared and bonded on the same day.
• CAD-CAM technology ensures a flawless aesthetic appearance.
• With the CAD/CAM system, optical impressions are taken and there is no need to resort to traditional impression taking methods. Especially for patients with a high nausea reflex, it stands out as a much more comfortable impression taking method compared to conventional impression taking methods.
• CAD/CAM technology has maximized the success of implant treatments.
• Since the treatment to be applied can be visualized in advance thanks to CAD/CAM, people who apply for dental restoration treatment can start treatment much more confidently and safely.