Digital Dentistry

At Scottsdale Dental Aesthetics, we offer the latest dental technology to provide faster, safer, more comfortable, and more reliable care. Our state-of-the-art digital dental tools allow for accurate diagnoses that guide your treatment planning and help us deliver the personalized care your smile deserves.

A dentist using digital technology to design and fit crowns

What Is Digital Dentistry?

Digital dentistry is an advanced digital or computer-based technology designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of dental care while providing a better patient experience. Here is a look at the digital dental tools we offer right here at our Scottsdale practice:

TRIOS Scanner: The TRIOS scanner is a 3D imaging device that captures highly detailed digital impressions of your teeth and gums. Traditionally, dentists use messy impression molds to create models of your teeth. Now, in just a few minutes, our cutting-edge intraoral scanner can generate 3D impressions used as blueprints for creating custom oral appliances, including clear aligners, dental crowns, bridges, and other restorations.

iTero Scanner: Our iTero scanner works similarly to the TRIOS scanner, capturing precise digital impressions of your teeth without dealing with messy or gooey putty. The innovative device seamlessly integrates with Invisalign treatment planning, streamlining your care. The quick and efficient scanning process minimizes discomfort and enhances your patient experience.

CBCT: Cone Beam Computed Tomography or CBCT scans capture high-resolution 3D images of your oral structures, including your teeth, gums, bone, nerve pathways, soft tissues, and more. The cutting-edge technology offers superior diagnostic precision and is invaluable for planning complex treatments like implant placement or root canal therapy, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

Intraoral Camera: An intraoral camera is a small, handheld device that provides a real-time, close-up view of your teeth and oral structures. It helps reveal problems like cavities, tooth wear, tooth fractures, and so much more. We can share these images on a screen to help you make informed decisions about your dental care.

Digital X-rays: Digital X-rays are safer and more convenient than traditional film X-rays. They offer an invaluable diagnostic tool for uncovering underlying concerns, such as early tooth decay, bone loss, cysts, and more. The state-of-the-art imaging technology reduces radiation exposure by up to 90% of the already minimal radiation exposure of traditional film dental X-rays, providing safer care.

What Are the Benefits of Digital Dentistry?

Digital dentistry offers patients a range of benefits that make each dental visit more efficient and comfortable, including the following:

  • Faster Treatment Planning: Digital tools streamline the process, allowing for quicker diagnosis and treatment.
  • Precision and Accuracy: Our digital dental imaging tools provide us with an incredibly clear, detailed view of your mouth, ensuring treatments are accurate and tailored to your specific needs.
  • Improved Comfort: Digital dentistry is less invasive, faster, and more comfortable. For example, digital impressions are much more comfortable than traditional putty molds.
  • Less Radiation: Our digital X-ray units emit much less radiation than traditional film ones, providing a safer experience for our patients.
  • Patient Education: With intraoral cameras and instant X-rays, patients can see what’s happening inside their mouths, making it easier to understand and take part in deciding on treatment plans.
  • Better Patient Records: We store all your information digitally, creating comprehensive patient records that make it easier to track changes over time or share your information with specialists when necessary.

Digital Dentistry
Near Me in Scottsdale, AZ

At Scottsdale Dental Aesthetics, we strive to provide our valued patients with the best possible care. We believe that investing in digital dental technology is an investment in your comfort, oral health, and overall well-being. We invite you to call us at 480-991-3244 to schedule an appointment or request one online today!