Dental technology has come a long way in the past two decades. Now, a highly skilled and knowledgeable periodontist has more options than ever before to ensure the success of even the most complex dental procedures. This includes the placement of dental implants in Columbia, MD.
When assisted by the most predictable and trusted dental technologies available, the state-of-the-art periodontist can perform exceptional dental implant procedures again and again. Read on to learn more about the types of dental technologies that can be used to place dental implants.
How Can Dental Technologies Accurately Place My Dental Implants In Columbia, MD?
There are several types of dental technologies that can be used to accurately and precisely place patients’ dental implants. Here is a more detailed explanation of how each type of dental technology at a quality periodontists office can be used to successfully place dental implants.
Digital X-Rays And CBCT Scans
The periodontist will need to be able to understand the anatomy and structures of the patients mouth in order to develop an individualized dental implant treatment plan that will give patients a restored, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing new smile. This is where digital x-rays and CBCT scans come into the picture — literally.
These types of scans produce clear images of the inner workings of the patient’s teeth, connective tissues, nerves, bones, and so much more. Digital x-ray and CBCT images can be reviewed right away and uploaded onto advanced software to inform the periodontists dental implant treatment recommendations. Plus, they can be used in conjunction with high-powered software to develop a strategy for placing the patients tooth implants.
Intraoral Scans
Intraoral scanning equipment can also help create a map of the patient’s mouth. This is quite valuable whether or not patients have any remaining teeth. The mouth mapping capabilities of handheld intraoral scanners is second to none. No longer do patients have to undergo goopy tooth or mouth impressions. Non-invasive intraoral scanners have the ability to show all the structural elements of the patient’s oral structures.
3D Printed Surgical Guides
When patients start discussing their desire to upgrade their smile with dental implants, the periodontist will talk about using a surgical guide during their tooth implant placement procedure. Surgical guides are 3D devices made of strong plastic material. The 3D surgical guide is designed based on all the images taken of the patient’s oral structures. It fits precisely in their mouth and shows exactly where each tooth implant is to be placed.
By using a 3D printed surgical guide, the periodontist will take any guesswork out of the patient’s dental implant placement procedure. As a result, the patients tooth implant appointment should be faster and less invasive than if the periodontist did all the dental implant placements freehand.
Yomi® Robot Arm
Another surgical technology that a periodontist will use during a patient’s tooth implant surgery is the Yomi® robotic arm. The Yomi robot arm does not perform the surgery, but it does help the periodontist move efficiently and effectively through the tooth implant surgical process. It places tooth implants precisely and according to predetermined plans.
See Us Now So We Can Use Dental Technologies To Place Your Dental Implants
Our modern and caring office invests in the latest technologies that have been clinically proven to improve dental implant procedure experiences and outcomes. Our expert periodontist makes use of computer-assisted guide software, CBCT scans, digital x-rays, robotics, and many other types of advanced tools, protocols, and systems.
Don’t hesitate to improve the look and function of your smile at our dedicated office. Get in contact with Dr. Sanju Jose, Dr. Keyla Torres, Dr. Andrew Chon, and our exceptional team at our Columbia Center for Implants & Periodontics office to schedule an appointment today!
