Saturday, June 18, 2011


Innovation Today for Dentistry Tomorrow

In the Cosmetic Dental world, Integrating digital technology is essential in every cosmetic practice.In the 21st century, dental gadgets have simplified most of the elective cosmetic procedures. For example, While many conventional dental tools have changed and transformed to digital technology,there is one essential piece of equipment that has not changed for over 150 years;the dental syringe.


The wait is over.The single tooth anesthesia (STA) system from Milestone scientific features newly-patented real-time visual and audible feedback technology that scientifically ensures a successful, site specific PDL injection. This tool uses Dynamic pressure sensing (DPS) technology; the first computer-controlled dental anesthetic delivery system. STA means that you get faster onset and your patient return to their routine without collateral numbing.



Contemporary dental professionals have been inundated to innovations with restorative digital devices. As digital dentistry has evolved, open minded thinkers have paved the way for Computer-aided design and Computer aided manufacturing; CAD/CAM system to be integrated in dentistry.


The D4D Technologies has launched E4D model to create direct digital dental system that captured the natural tooth structure without the application of powder.Utilizing unique image capture technology that can scan and create a real 3D virtual model directly off tooth structure,impressions(including alginates), and stone models provide clinicians various options in restorative management.The E4D systems does not require a contrast agent (eg,powder) for digital acquisition which could be a problem in surgery sites.



The use of digital photography is a standard approach in cosmetic dentistry.Dental images are critical for the sharing of visual information among the patient, dentist and ceramist. People are instinctively visually oriented; "picture is worth a thousand words".

Camera selection is very important for cosmetic dental practices.

camera should have the following features:

1- ttl (through the lens) metering and manual exposure settings.

2-spot and matrix metering

3-has apperutre priority setting where most of dental images will be taken

with the camera set on this mode.

4-allows for exposure compensation of up to plus or minus three stops.

5- macro lense with 90-105mm focal length that allows 1:1 magnification settings.

6- ring flash or dual point light sources that give the best images.




The "crystaleye" is a dental color analysis system based on original optical technology developed by Olympus.

This shade scanner spectrophotometer has a software that can analyze the color it generates."Crystaleye" device combines digital imaging with tooth shade data. It prevents uneven photography since it illuminates the imaged tooth evenly from right to left.

This handheld device gives the laboratory the detailed information needed to fabricate natural-looking cosmetic restorations.