Digital dentistry consists of scanning, designing and producing patient images with computer-aided technology products.
How is digital scanning done?
Aesthetics in dentistry treatments Achieving successful and functional results depends on correct analysis and treatment planning. For these analyses, photographs and videos of individuals are taken with professional machines before treatment. Images transferred to digital media are analyzed using computer-aided programs. First, with facial analysis, the harmony of soft and hard tissues on the face with each other; Afterwards, the relationship between our jaw structure, teeth, gums, smile line, lips, facial structure and each other is evaluated. As a result of these evaluations; The moving relationships of our teeth and face while talking, smiling, laughing and at rest are determined.
During the digital scanning phase in the mouth, teeth and implants are scanned in 3D with a high-resolution digital optical scanner. Thus, the 3D appearance, position, color, alignment of teeth and implants, and the image of the closing relationships of the lower and upper jaw with each other are transferred to the digital environment.
Since images can be taken from inside the mouth with digital cameras in this system, individuals are also asked to take measurements with a measuring spoon. there is no need to buy it. Naturally colored, precise, 3D images of individuals are transmitted to the laboratory via computer.
What are the digital design stages?
3D scanning reaches the laboratory digitally during the digital design stage. images are evaluated. The design of the prostheses to be made on these images is created digitally. The shape, color, form, axis inclination angles, contours of the teeth, gingival compatibility, and contact areas with neighboring teeth are designed in a computer environment. 3D images taken from the face and mouth are evaluated as a whole and a dental design is made appropriate to the individual's face, jaw and joint structure, and skin tone. In smile design treatments; The model produced as a result of the design is applied to the patient's mouth with a temporary material in the clinic, and the individual is guided in line with his/her approval of the design and his/her liking of the design. es is provided. Thus, individuals can participate in the design phase of their own treatments.
What treatments can be done with digital production?
In the digital production phase, a 3D printer is used in the laboratory in line with the data and design received from the patient. Prostheses, restorations and plaques are produced in 10-15 minutes, untouched by human hands, using cad/cam supported milling machines that work on the principle.
During the clinical application phase, the teeth coming from the laboratory to the clinic are adapted to the patient and applied to the patient. After a 1-day production phase, the restorations are placed in the mouth.
Natural teeth and implant-based glass ceramic, e-max, zirconium crown and bridge prostheses used in aesthetic dentistry; porcelain laminate; All aesthetic fillings such as onlay and inlay can be produced in this system with computer-aided design. Full dentures used by edentulous patients and plates used in jaw joint treatments can also be produced with this system.
In orthodontic treatments known as wire therapy, tooth alignment can be transferred to the digital environment with a live, full-color and high-resolution 3D scan in the mouth in as little as 1 minute. With the computer-aided simulation program, individuals can see how their teeth will look after the treatment, that is, the final state of the treatment. Orthodontic treatment after the simulation program; It can be done with the classical method with brackets or with transparent plates produced with computer design.
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