In India, where the dentist-patient ratio is a little skewed, technology can help dentists to reach remote places or a wider population rapidly. Teleconsultation in dentistry is picking pace. You can even get a digitised prescription for a dental emergency

While we constantly keep hearing about advancements in automotive, electronics, aeronautics, and other sectors, dentistry does not lag far behind. Biomedical engineering is extending its roots in the field of dentistry over decades. This not only benefits the dentists but also the dental labs and ultimately the patients. Going completely digital has brought forward practically proven, faster and more precise solutions for the dental industry. Digital dentistry aids in everything right from booking a digital appointment to simplifying the most complex oral cancer surgeries.  

In India, where the dentist-patient ratio is a little skewed, technology can help dentists to reach remote places or a wider population rapidly. Teleconsultation in dentistry is picking pace. You can even get a digitised prescription for a dental emergency.  

Another blessing of digitisation is the cone-beam computed tomography or CBCT. It helps to visualise hard tissues like the teeth and the bony structures and plan implants, root canals and tooth removals without any guesswork. The CBCT scans also help to fabricate surgical guides for implant placement.  

Fabrication of clear aligners has also adopted digital technology. It gives you the liberty to choose advanced materials and top-notch machinery. Similar technology is used for producing mouthguards, anti-snoring devices and bite splints. The finished product is lightweight, comfortable and fits like a glove on the dental arches.  

Intraoral scanning is another boon of the digital revolution. It allows digital storage of dental records. There is no need for physical impressions. Gone are the days when patients had to gag on the dental chair while impression making. This is the perfect method to avoid cross-contamination and eliminate pathogens too. Since we all have become extremely vigilant about the sanitary protocol during the pandemic, making digital impressions serves as a safe bet. 

 The computer has brought the entire world so close that dentists from the USA can send a scanned file of the teeth to a dental laboratory in India and get the design done in hours to give a brand new smile to the patients. CAD/ CAM technologies also have a noteworthy share in changing the course of dentistry. If dentists want a more personalised control over the digital workflow then they can opt for an in-house CAD/CAM unit where the waiting period is absolutely zero. The patient can walk out of the clinic with a brand new smile on the same day.  

Rapid prototyping 3D printing and milling eliminate manual errors and speed up the production of restorations. Everything from a complete denture to full mouth implant restorations, single crowns and a few unit bridges can be manufactured in just a few clicks. It saves manpower and delivers a more precise prosthesis.

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