What Are 3D Impressions and Their Uses in Dental Offices

What Are 3D Impressions and Their Uses in Dental Offices

Using digital dental records to create 3D models for dental treatment is known as Dental Imaging. Imprints are a common method of capturing images of teeth in order to produce three-dimensional representations.

There are several different types of impressions, but they all take the same basic step: capture an image of a patient’s teeth. The type of impression you choose will depend on your practice and needs, so it’s important to know what each is before making any decisions. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the most common types of dental impressions and why you might use one over another.

3D impression technology has revolutionized interventional dentistry and beyond. 3D impressions have been widely embraced for their ability to create accurate replicas of a patient’s teeth that can be used to make dental prosthetics or orthodontic appliances.

3D impression technology is not the only thing that has changed with the introduction of digital patients as well. Dental offices now have access to three different types of digital impressions: CAD/CAM/CAD, and hybrid. These new types of digital impressions are different from one another in many ways, but they also share similar uses and benefits as well. In this blog, we will explore these new uses and explain how they can benefit your practice.

Conventional Dentistry Impressions

Conventional dental impressions are the most common type of impression and can be made from a single cast or multiple casts, depending on the patient. Casts are usually taken from the upper or lower teeth due to the ease with which these teeth come in for treatment. Conventional impressions require minimal preparation and are great for intricate work or work that requires precise measurements.

CAD/CAM/CAD Impression

The first type of digital impression, CAD/CAM/CAD, is a combination of the three different types of digital impressions. CAD stands for computer-aided design, and CAM stands for computer-aided manufacturing.

This type of digital impression uses a technology that allows an image to be converted into a 3D model and then used in dental and orthodontic prosthetics. The most common method for creating this type of impression is by scanning the patient’s mouth with 3D cameras. The advantage of using this type of digital impression is that it provides a virtually perfect replica of the patient’s teeth and can be used to make custom prosthetics in dentists’ or orthodontists’ offices or clinics.

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By utilizing the latest in technology, the doctors at Westlake Dental Associates are able to design, engineer, and fit dental implants to replace damaged or missing teeth. As one of the fastest growing specialties in dentistry, it’s imperative to have access to technologies such as 3D imaging and CEREC machinery – both of which Westlake Dental provides in-house, allowing for quick turn-around and proper treatment. Having the ability to create a tooth that will fit perfectly between surrounding teeth and roots makes Westlake Dental a stand-alone when it comes to patients looking to stabilize and revitalize their dentures.

With the rising demand for dental implants, Dr. Reichard has become educated in all the cutting-edge options, such as creating an innovative artificial root with a titanium cylinder to best support missing teeth and preserve surrounding bone.

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Utilizing 3-D imaging and CEREC technology that are in-house, Dr. Bekal works with the team to build a tooth that’s natural looking and perfectly in synch with its surrounding teeth and roots. Dental implants can also play a key role for patients looking to stabilize dentures.

 

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