Advanced Dental Technology Rocky Hill

Digital Impressions

Using CEREC primescan technology, we no longer have to rely on messy dental putty that is cold and uncomfortable for patients with sensitive gag reflexes. Instead, we can quickly and more comfortably capture digital scans of a person’s teeth and gums in preparation for a custom restoration. These three-dimensional models that form on nearby screens allow for greater accuracy, ensuring that lab technicians build a crown, veneer, or another similar restoration that fits correctly and looks natural.

Intraoral Cameras

We always try to explain things as clearly as possible to our patients, but sometimes, pictures can say more than words. Wand-like devices called intraoral cameras give us a way to take close-up pictures of your teeth and display them on a screen, giving you a chance to see exactly what we see so that you understand what your smile needs. The photographs taken with these cameras are also extremely helpful whenever we need to process an insurance claim or refer you to a specialist.

Digital X-Rays

It’s not hard to see why dentists overwhelmingly favor digital X-rays over older film ones. When taken digitally, the images can be displayed right away on a computer, and they can be modified to make it easier to identify problems (such as by changing the contrast or zooming in). Without film, there’s no need to use harsh, environmentally damaging chemicals to develop the images. And of course, patients enjoy the fact that these X-rays emit about 80% less radiation.