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At Russell Kelly, DDS, we use advanced digital imaging technology to gain a more complete understanding of your teeth, bite, and oral structures. Our Intraoral 3D imaging system captures detailed information and converts it into a three-dimensional digital model that can be viewed, analyzed, and used throughout the treatment process.
Unlike traditional impressions that create a physical mold of the teeth, 3D scanning creates a digital representation that can be viewed from virtually any angle. This allows Dr. Kelly and the dental team to evaluate the details of your mouth with greater clarity while creating a digital record that can be used for diagnosis, treatment planning, and fabrication.
The technology also integrates with other advanced imaging systems when additional information is needed. For patients undergoing implant therapy, the 3D digital model can be combined with CT imaging to provide a more comprehensive picture of the teeth, bone, and surrounding anatomy. This information helps the clinical team plan implant placement with greater precision.
One of the greatest advantages of digital 3D imaging is that the scan can become part of the actual fabrication process. Instead of simply creating an image for diagnostic purposes, the digital model can be used to design restorations and other dental appliances.
Digital information can be transferred directly into a computer-aided design and manufacturing workflow, allowing the practice to move efficiently from scanning and planning to fabrication. Depending on the treatment, the digital model can be used to produce a restoration or appliance directly through compatible milling or 3D fabrication technology.
This creates a connected digital workflow between the clinical and laboratory sides of treatment. It also reduces the need to repeat impressions or manually transfer information between different stages of care.
Because our practice has an in-house laboratory, digital scanning can be combined with the experience of our laboratory team. The result is a workflow that brings advanced technology together with hands-on craftsmanship and individualized attention to detail.
Dental implants require careful planning. Successful implant treatment depends on understanding not only the visible teeth, but also the underlying bone and surrounding anatomical structures.
For implant cases, digital 3D scans can be combined with CT imaging to create a more complete representation of the patient's oral anatomy. This allows the treatment team to evaluate the available bone, identify important anatomical structures, and determine the appropriate position and orientation for an implant.
By bringing these digital images together, Dr. Kelly can plan implant treatment with a more detailed understanding of the individual patient's anatomy. The information can also be used to help plan the restoration that will ultimately be placed on the implant.
This connection between diagnosis, surgical planning, and restorative design helps create a more coordinated approach to implant therapy.
3D digital imaging can also be valuable beyond a single treatment. Because digital scans can be stored and compared over time, they can provide an additional way to monitor changes in the teeth, bite, and oral structures.
For patients who grind or clench their teeth, repeated scans can help document changes in tooth shape and wear patterns. Comparing digital models over time can provide useful information about how quickly wear is progressing and whether treatment may be appropriate.
Digital imaging can also assist in monitoring changes associated with bone loss and other oral conditions. When combined with clinical examinations and other appropriate diagnostic imaging, these digital records give the dental team another tool for evaluating changes over time.
Having a digital record of your oral structures also allows the team to compare current findings with previous scans rather than relying solely on memory or visual comparison.
For many patients, one of the most noticeable advantages of digital scanning is the experience itself. Traditional impressions require impression material and trays to capture the shape of the teeth. Digital scanning replaces that process with a handheld scanning device that captures the mouth electronically.
The scanner moves over the teeth and surrounding structures, collecting thousands of data points that are assembled into a detailed three-dimensional model. The digital model can be viewed on a screen during the appointment, allowing the dental team to immediately evaluate the captured information.
Digital scanning can also make it easier to identify areas that need to be rescanned. Rather than having to repeat an entire impression, specific areas can be captured again and incorporated into the digital model.
For patients, this can make the imaging process more comfortable, convenient, and interactive.
Our imaging technology also incorporates an infrared camera, adding another layer of information to the digital examination. Infrared imaging uses light beyond the visible spectrum to capture information that may not be apparent during a traditional visual examination.
When used as part of a comprehensive diagnostic approach, this technology can help the dental team evaluate areas of concern and determine whether additional examination or imaging is appropriate.
The goal is not to replace a clinical examination or conventional diagnostic tools. Instead, infrared imaging and 3D scanning provide additional information that can help Dr. Kelly make more informed decisions about your dental care.
Advanced technology is only as valuable as the people using it. At Russell Kelly, DDS, we combine digital imaging with clinical experience, careful diagnosis, and an in-house laboratory to create a connected approach to modern dentistry.
Our goal is to use technology when it provides a meaningful advantage—not simply because it is new. Whether we are planning an implant, designing a custom restoration, monitoring tooth wear, or evaluating changes over time, 3D digital imaging gives our team detailed information that can support more precise treatment.
By combining 3D scanning, CT imaging, infrared technology, digital design, and in-house fabrication, we can connect more of the treatment process within our own practice. This helps us plan more carefully, communicate more clearly, and create personalized treatment solutions based on the unique characteristics of your smile.
If you would like to learn more about our Intraoral 3D imaging technology or how advanced digital imaging can be used in your treatment, contact Russell Kelly, DDS to schedule a consultation.
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Intraoral 3D imaging is a digital scanning technology that creates a detailed three-dimensional model of your teeth and oral structures. We can use these digital models for diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring changes over time, and designing certain restorations and appliances.
For many patients, yes. Instead of filling a tray with impression material and asking you to bite into it, we use a handheld scanner to capture your teeth digitally. This eliminates much of the mess and discomfort associated with traditional impressions while allowing us to see the digital model immediately.
We can use your digital scan for a variety of purposes, including designing restorations, monitoring tooth wear, evaluating changes in your bite, and planning certain treatments. The scan can also be incorporated into our digital fabrication workflow when creating a custom restoration or appliance.
Yes. For implant therapy, we can combine the information from the 3D scan with CT imaging to create a more comprehensive view of your teeth, bone, and surrounding anatomy. This allows us to plan implant treatment with a detailed understanding of your individual anatomy.
A 3D scan can help us document tooth wear and changes in your teeth over time. By comparing digital scans taken at different points, we can monitor grinding patterns and determine whether your teeth are showing signs of progressive wear.
3D digital imaging can be one part of monitoring changes involving your teeth and supporting structures. When appropriate, we combine digital scans with CT imaging, clinical examinations, and other diagnostic information to evaluate bone and track changes over time.
Our imaging technology also incorporates an infrared camera, which provides additional information beyond what we can see during a traditional visual examination. We use this technology as another diagnostic tool when appropriate, alongside a comprehensive dental examination and other imaging methods.
In appropriate cases, the digital scan can become part of the design and fabrication process for a custom restoration. Because we also have an in-house laboratory, our digital workflow allows us to connect scanning, treatment planning, design, and fabrication more efficiently while maintaining close control over the final restoration.
Having advanced imaging technology in our own practice allows us to capture and evaluate information immediately and incorporate it directly into treatment planning. We can also maintain digital records that can be compared over time. When combined with our clinical experience and in-house laboratory capabilities, this gives us greater control over the treatment process.
We believe technology should serve a purpose beyond simply being new. At Russell Kelly, DDS, we combine 3D scanning, CT imaging, infrared technology, digital design, and in-house laboratory capabilities with experienced clinical care. Our goal is to use these tools to better understand your individual needs, plan treatment precisely, and provide restorations and care that are customized to you.