“ The bone reconstruction segment works with standard implants and what I call the shoe store approach , where a large number of implants are sent to the operating room and the doctor intraoperatively finds the implant of best fit . Some doctors plan these surgeries on tracing paper and an X-ray to guesstimate which implant to use , but there ’ s still a lot of trial and error and a lot of waste due to inventory ,” explained Toro .
“ We digitize the whole experience . The surgeon can perform the surgery as many times as needed in a digital twin of the patient and then get the perfect implant and instruments for the procedure .” Not only does this innovative technology allow for a better outcome , it ’ s streamlining the process for doctors . “ This is indeed personalized healthcare , some call it precision medicine . Using a digital surgery workflow reduces surgical times , which translates into a cost reduction , increase [ d ] surgeon accuracy and reduce [ d ] complications ,” said Toro .
Excited by the innovative changes in his field over the past few decades , Dr . David Lloyd , stays abreast of the most cutting edge technology options for his patients at Indigo Dental in
Dr . David Lloyd
Daytona Beach .
Knowing that a smile is worth a thousand words , an appreciation for the relationship between artistry , materials science and healthcare fuels his passion to improve the quality of life for each patient .
“ Technology has revolutionized our profession . Advances in adhesion and stronger , more life-like materials have allowed us to restore health and function like never before ,” said Dr . Lloyd .
Advances in the dental industry have impacted every aspect of his practice , from how he communicates with his patients , colleagues and dental labs , to planning and performing procedures . “ The technology we use in our office serves to improve the quality , safety and efficiency of care . As a business strategy , we look for ways to improve our patients ’ experience and technology is a part of that ,” he said , citing an easily relatable example .
“ We use a computer assisted design and manufacturing system called CEREC . Instead of making traditional impressions with that goopy stuff in a tray that always seems to run down your throat , we make a digital scan of your teeth with a small camera . The data is used to create a 3D model of your teeth as well as a
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