Advanced Dental Technology New Baltimore
Skillfully Assisting Smiles Using the Best Technology Around
Dental technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and by investing in some of the best innovations that the field has to offer, Dr. Van de Vyver and our team at Great Lakes Dental Excellence can ensure precision, comfort, and efficiency during every visit. From 3D printing and digital scanning to MODJAW motion capture, AI cavity detection, and beyond, our cutting-edge instruments and software allow us to create highly personalized restorations, diagnose oral health issues earlier, and customize treatments with incredible detail. To learn a little more about some of the exciting, ahead-of-the-curve dental technology in New Baltimore that our team can use to assist with your dental care, continue reading below!
CT/Cone Beam Scanner
Our i-CAT cone beam scanner enhances patient care by providing us with highly detailed, 3D images of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures. Unlike traditional X-rays, this technology captures a remarkably comprehensive, 360-degree view in just one quick scan, allowing for precise diagnosis and treatment planning, as well as minimal radiation exposure. It’s ideal for tasks such as assessing bone density for dental implants or detecting hidden cavities or other dental issues that the naked eye might miss.
Photogrammetry with iMetric iCAM 4D
Photogrammetry refers to the incredible process in which photography, mathematics, and computer science are applied to create highly accurate 3D models from 2D images – which benefits you by providing you with incredibly detailed, lifelike, and comfortable dental solutions! We use our iMetric iCAM 4D system for this; the handheld, camera-like device scans and captures the inside of your mouth in real-time. Better yet, it reduces overall chair time, as well as the number of required visits.
3D Printer
Our state-of-the-art 3D printer allows us to create all kinds of custom oral appliances, including nightguards for bruxism, occlusal splints, and many others. It also offers exceptional precision and efficiency – these devices can be digitally designed and fully fabricated here in our office during a single visit. This means faster turnaround times that let you begin treatment sooner, as well as more comfortable solutions since they’re perfectly tailored to your bite.
Digital Dental Impressions
In the past, the process of taking dental impressions involved using gag-inducing putty and an undesirable margin for error. Thankfully, our Medit digital impressions system makes things unbelievably easier, more comfortable, and more streamlined. This device can scan the entire inside of your mouth in mere seconds, projecting the images onto a nearby screen which can then be manipulated to assist with treatment planning. This means that the restorations you receive from us are as detailed and personalized as possible, made solely for your smile.
InstaRisa Facial Scanner
Our InstaRisa facial scanner captures highly detailed, 3D images of your face and oral structures, as well as your bite pattern, allowing for faster, more accurate, and supremely comfortable treatment planning. Whether it’s for designing customized restorations like bridges, crowns, or dentures, or even for planning dental implant placement, the scanner ensures that your end results look natural and fit the aesthetics of your face. Plus, we can use it to digitally preview your new smile!
MODJAW 4D Motion Capture
With MODJAW 4D, we’re able to take a truly modern approach to dentistry, especially when tackling TMJ treatment. This innovative system records real-time jaw movement, allowing us to analyze your bite pattern, oral functionality, and overall oral health with unmatched accuracy. By capturing dynamic motion rather than static impressions, MODJAW helps us create all kinds of unique, customized restorations that assist patients with TMJ disorder and other uncomfortable related symptoms.
Soft Tissue Laser
Lasers have become a quintessential part of dentistry, and there are few instruments in our office as useful as our AMD Picasso diode laser. This unique device is perhaps our best way of tackling severe cases of gum disease, ensuring thorough treatment and comfortable, speedy recovery. As the hyper-focused beam is used to target compromised gum tissue, it cauterizes while it works. This greatly minimizes bleeding and helps to mitigate common post-op symptoms like swelling, as well as reducing the need for sutures.
Digital Cavity Detection System
The bottom line is that cavities can sometimes be very difficult to detect – and they might even remain unnoticed until they’ve started to threaten your teeth and your dental health! However, our Overjet AI cavity detection system is able to detect areas of decay that the human eye cannot see. It’s also a great tool for patient education, since we’re able to show you the visual extent of any present decay. With this state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Van de Vyver and Dr. DeBellis can elevate your oral health by keeping your smile completely cavity-free.
Intraoral Cameras
These small, high-resolution cameras allow our team to capture detailed images of the inside of your mouth, making it easier to detect cavities, cracks in teeth, hidden signs of gum disease, and other issues early on – meaning they’re much more treatable. Plus, with real-time visuals displayed on a nearby screen, you’re seeing everything that we’re seeing, which lets us walk you through our findings and better demonstrate how a particular treatment might help.