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The future of dental digital technology: What amazing technologies will change our dental experience?
With the rapid development of digital technology, the dental industry is gradually adapting to this trend. The purpose of digital dentistry is to perform dental procedures through digital or computer-controlled components to increase efficiency and meet the growing needs of patients. Dental CAD/CAM, introduced in 1971 by French professor François Duret, is still known as the father of digital dentistry and opened up broad prospects in this field.
Overview of digital dental technology
The technologies involved in digital dentistry include but are not limited to the following aspects:
- Intraoral camera
- Intraoral Scanner (IOS)
- Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
- 3D Printing
- Digital Radiology
- Electric surgical instruments
- Virtual and augmented reality technology
Applications of intraoral cameras
The emergence of intraoral cameras allows dentists to see the inside of a patient's mouth more clearly. Compared with traditional 2D X-ray images, this technology can provide a more complete view in 3D and can clearly identify problems such as cavities and tooth cracks.
Digital intraoral impressions can quickly convert a patient's dental structure into a digital image, providing instant feedback and accuracy.
Application of CAD/CAM technology in dentistry
CAD/CAM technology has been widely used in various fields of dentistry. According to research, all-ceramic crowns made using digital impressions have better edge fit than traditional casting techniques, and save time, allowing both patients and doctors to have a better experience.
Other applications of digital dental technology
As technology advances, digital dentistry has shown potential in many other areas. For example, in tooth decay diagnosis, tooth changes can be detected earlier using light-based technology. The non-invasive DEXIS CariVu device uses near-infrared imaging to provide clear images of early-stage tooth decay.
Digital technology has given new vitality to dental education. The application of virtual and augmented reality in clinical training provides students with an interactive learning experience.
The impact of digital technology in dental education
With the popularity of digital technology, dental education needs to adapt to this change, and future dental professionals must master digital tools. This not only improves their clinical skills but also contributes to their overall competitiveness in the education system.
Challenges and future prospects of digital dentistry
While digital dentistry brings many benefits to our dental experience, there are still challenges such as cost, acceptance, and technical understanding. With the further development of digital technology, how to integrate these new technologies into daily practice of dental work will be an important topic in the future.
As we look to the future of digital dentistry, how will these changes impact the patient experience and overall health?
