Dentistry in the digital age Digital dentistry refers to the use of dental technologies or devices to carry out dental procedures rather than using mechanical or electrical tools. The use of digital dentistry can make carrying out dental procedures more efficient than using mechanical tools, both for restorative as diagnostic purposes. 'Godfather' of Digital Dentistry is the French professor François Duret, who invented dental CAD/CAM in 1973. For more information, you can book an appointment at Dr Sachdeva's Dental Aesthetic And Implant Institute, I 101, Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Delhi- 110052 Contact us at • Phone : +919818894041,01142464041 • Our Websites: • www.sachdevadentalcare.com • www.dentalclinicindelhi.com • www.dentalimplantindia.co.in • www.dentalcoursesdelhi.com • www.facialaestheticsdelhi.com • Google+ link: https://goo.gl/vqAmvr • Facebook link: https://goo.gl/tui98A • Youtube link: https://goo.gl/mk7jfm • Linkedin link: https://goo.gl/PrPgpB • Slideshare link : http://goo.gl/0HY6ep • Twitter Page : https://goo.gl/tohkcI • Instagram page : https://goo.gl/OOGVig

1. Dentistry in the Digital Age: A Constructive
Evolution

2. • With expeditious evolution in the digital dentistry, it’s now feasible
for the dentists to make their practice more efficient & productive
via use of computer aided technology.
• A good treatment outcome is always possible via incorporation of a
precise treatment planning. Planning a treatment concisely & with
efficiency takes a great deal of energy & time. Digital dentistry has
unlocked a new wave of possibilities for practitioners & patients as
well.

3. How constructive digital dentistry is for patients
The technology involves extensive variety of tools & techniques that
incorporate digital or computer aided technology. Some of today’s
highly used digital dental technologies include:
• Digital radiography
• Digital impression technology
• Intraoral cameras
• CAD/CAM restorations
• Occlusal analysis system
• Digital records
• Computer guided implant dentistry
• Cone beam computed tomography
• Computer aided anesthesia delivery

4. Each digital technology comprises of certain advantages over
traditional approaches or techniques.
• Digital radiography: in digital radiography sensors are used instead
of conventional radiographic film. This technology is time efficient
& bypasses chemical processing. Also offers the advantages of
enhancing & magnifying images & ability to digitally transfer the
images.
• Digital impression technology: benefits patients & dentists by
creating a replica of soft & hard tissues via use of optical scanning
devices. This avoids the use of conventional impression materials
that were quite messy & troublesome for patients. This technology
speeds up the treatment & minimizes the need for multiple visits to
the dental office.

5. • Intraoral camera: this technology enables dentist to capture the
images intraorally that are instantly displayed on a chairside screen.
This allows him to have a close look at his patient’s mouth & share
dental issues one might have. This boosts up patient awareness &
case acceptance.
• CAD/CAM restorations: chairside CAD/CAM restorations differ
from traditional dentistry in that the dental prosthesis is delivered on
the same day avoiding the need of temporaries, providing speedy,
convenient, esthetic & conservative restorations.

6. • Occlusal analysis system: helps clinicians to locate or identify
premature contacts, maximum forces & interrelationship of occlusal
surfaces. This technology helps dentists to balance patient’s
occlusion with accuracy.
• Computer guided implant dentistry: this technology enables a
dentist to precisely evaluate anatomic landmarks, prosthetic
treatment planning & accurate surgical execution. Surgical templates
are fabricated via use of stereolithography & CAD/CAM technology
that further helps clinician to place implants in a well planned
prosthetic manner.

7. • Cone beam computed tomography: produces 3D images of your
teeth, soft tissues, bone, and anatomical pathways in a single scan.
This enables a clinician to precisely plan a surgery & fabricate
surgical guides in order to ensure a predictable outcome.
Incorporation of digital dentistry provides you precise, safe &
speedy dental care. Enables clinician to thoroughly evaluate teeth &
bone health.

8. Benefits of Digital Dentistry
• Though many of digital technologies are slow to be incorporated
into dental practice but, still there are maximum dentists reaping the
benefits of digital dentistry. A quantum leap in intraoral imaging,
CAD/CAM & digital impressions have led dentists to convey
additional information to the patients, improved communication
along with exceptional documentation of existing dental issues &
collaborate with the dental laboratories quite easily.

9. Also incorporation of digital technology into one’s practice has
made dentistry to be—
• Easier & expeditious.
• More precise as compared to the traditional approaches.
• Highly comfortable for patients.
• High level of predictability of outcomes.

10. • Digital dentistry is constructively changing the conventional dental
practice. Such advancements have led clinicians to deliver precise
information to the patients & labs as well. And have already begun
to dramatically change the expectations of both patients & dentists.
The subsequent applications of these technologies will certainly
change the practice of restorative dentistry.

11. • Dr. Sachdeva’s Dental Aesthetic And Implant Institute
• I 101, Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Delhi- 110052
• Contact us at
• Phone : +919818894041,01142464041
• Our Websites:
• www.sachdevadentalcare.com
• www.dentalimplantindia.co.in
• www.dentalclinicindelhi.com
• www.dentalcoursesdelhi.com
• Google+ link: https://goo.gl/vqAmvr
• Facebook link: https://goo.gl/tui98A
• Youtube link: https://goo.gl/mk7jfm
• Linkedin link: https://goo.gl/PrPgpB
• Slideshare link : http://goo.gl/0HY6ep
• Twitter Page : https://goo.gl/tohkcI
• Instagram page : https://goo.gl/OOGVig