Technology Advancements in Dentistry for the 21st century
Because of the advancements made in the dental field over the last few decades, patients have the opportunity to receive improved care. Dentists who are trained and incorporate today’s state-of-the-art technology and techniques into their practice offer treatments that are more precise and comfortable, while also minimizing recovery time.
Some New and Beneficial Technology
L-PRF – Faster Healing and Tissue Growth with Leukocyte Platelet-Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) - L-PRF is a component of human blood that can be used to create a therapeutic product that contains an abundance of healing features. L-PRF promotes jawbone regeneration and strengthens existing bone. Often used during dental implant treatment, L-PRF supports implant to jaw integration and results in faster healing. This technique also aids in bone grafting and sinus lift procedures and is used to preserve tissue following an extraction.
CEREC – This digital scanning, design, and milling system allow the dentist to obtain a patient’s dental impression simply and precisely without them having to bite into messy dental putty. This impression is a digital image that the device uses to design a restoration to match the other healthy teeth. Crowns, inlays, onlays, bridges, and veneers can all be made on the same day as the impression is obtained. These prosthetics are made from a solid piece of ceramic for strength, function, and beauty.
Laser Dentistry – As a minimally invasive surgical tool, lasers can be used in place of traditional oral surgery. The advantage of laser surgery is that healthy tissue is not damaged in the process of removing compromised oral tissue. There is little or no bleeding associated with laser surgery, and no need for stitches. Lasers can also be used to effectively disinfect areas of your gums prior to or following a procedure, and can even be used to get better results when whitening teeth.
Some of these technologies have been in the works since the mid-century and can now be used with confidence on patients nationwide to improve both the results of treatment and their overall dental experience.
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