At Ridgeview Family Dental, we incorporate several forms of advanced technology to improve patient care. For more information or to schedule your appointment, please call our office at 423-753-9191.
What is Dental Technology?
The term "dental technology" covers medical and scientific advances that help patients achieve better oral health. Our practice uses new equipment and procedures to improve how we care for our patients. We stay abreast of new developments in dentistry and add equipment that benefits our patients the most.
Benefits of Technology in Dentistry
- Makes procedures safer and more efficient
- Provides better image quality
- Increases patient convenience
- Reduces dental costs
Why Choose Ridgeview Family Dental?
We utilize multiple types of technology to achieve better patient outcomes. However, our highest priority is highly personalized care. We foster close personal relationships with our patients and are proud that many families have visited us for generations. We want to be your trusted dental home and your partner in improving oral health for years to come.
Forms of Technology We Provide
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
CBCT technology is a specialized form of X-ray scanning. Our CBCT machine gives us a highly detailed view of your oral, facial, and jaw anatomy. Since the CBCT scanner is so sensitive, it can detect nerves, blood vessels, and other features necessary to place a dental implant successfully.
Digital X-Rays
Our advanced X-ray machines use digital sensors to capture images in fine detail with only a fraction of the radiation used by traditional machines. We can easily zoom in to see early-stage cavities and other issues and share these images with patients.
Same-Day Crowns and Bridges
We use a CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Drafting / Computer Aided Manufacturing) system to create same-day restorations. We mill these restorations on-site using high-quality ceramic materials. Our same-day crowns and bridges are equally as durable as lab-made products.
Guided Implant Placement
When we place dental implants, we use a computerized system that helps us plan the surgery for maximum safety and efficiency. Guided implant surgery uses 3-D imaging to visualize the hard and soft tissues in the mouth to promote accurate placement.
3-D Printing Capabilities
We can print many dental appliances in our office, including night guards and mouthguards. Custom-printed appliances allow your doctor to control the entire process, leading to more accurate results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cone beam computed tomography is a low-dose system. It is safer than traditional dental X-rays. However, it does expose patients to a small amount of radiation. Doctors only use CBCT scans when necessary to diagnose or treat a specific issue. Standard digital X-rays are appropriate in most cases. If your dentist needs a CBCT scan, they will ensure you understand the benefits and risks.
The patient sits or stands with their head surrounded by a rotating device. The X-ray source and sensors are inside the rotating part of the scanner.
The machine emits a cone-shaped X-ray beam that rotates around the patient's head, producing a finely detailed 3-D image.
Same-day crowns use high-tech ceramic materials. The dentist has several material types to fit the patient's needs. After the dentist designs and mills the crown to their specifications, they place it in a kiln to harden and cure it. This final step allows the crown to last as long as a traditional model.
Digital impressions involve using an intraoral camera, a small wand that moves around the patient's mouth and takes detailed images. The software assembles these images into a 3-D model of the patient's mouth. Digital impressions are much more comfortable than traditional ones, requiring a sticky medium.
Call Ridgeview Family Dental
We value technology in dentistry and use it to better our patients' lives. Our priority is patient oral health, and we believe our carefully selected dental technology promotes this cause. Please call our Jonesborough, TN, office at 423-753-9191 to schedule your appointment. We look forward to explaining our dental technology and how it can improve oral health.