It is an exciting time in our practice as we continue to build up our digital work flow. We now have the capability to fabricate our own models using 3D Printing technology. That means our patients can truly say good bye to all the yucky impression materials that make them gag and choke!

Using optical scanner we capture the mold of the patient’s teeth. The images get processed into three dimensional digital models. Our 3D Printer then prints out the physical models which can be used for many purposes including diagnostics, bleaching trays, night guards, retainers, etc.

If one of your fears when it comes to going to the dentist is the dreadful molds- Have no fear! Digital is here!!!

Alex Nguyen, DDS

www.saratogadentist.com

Models just finished printing on the platform

First, please accept my apology for the extended delay in the blog posts. It has been an amazing Summer with our work/family schedules and travels ... But I'm back ! Coming soon to our practice will be the world-renowned digital impression system by 3Shape. This amazing technology will allow us to make "molds" of your teeth by using a handheld scanner. We can all say goodbye to messy gooey impression materials. Best of all, I am excited to be able to help patients who cannot tolerate traditional impression techniques due to severe gag reflex.

Digital scanning will also allow immediate transmission of the preparations to our partner laboratories. This will speed up the return time for our patients' restorations such as crowns, bridges, and implant prosthetics.

In my relentless pursuit of continued advanced training and state of the art techniques, I cannot wait to deliver this new technology to my patients everyday.

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