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South Hills Dental Arts Advances in 3D Printing and CEREC Save Patients Time and Money
So many dental procedures used to require multiple visits and
extraordinary time spent in the dentist ’ s chair for measurements , molds and implantations . But with today ’ s technology , all that has changed .
Today ’ s 3D printing was elevated during the COVID-19 crisis to bypass supply chains and meet hospital demands . As the technology is set to become an integral part of healthcare practice , it ’ s also more incorporated in dental labs .
Traditionally , when a patient needs a crown , a dentist must make a mold of the tooth and fashion a temporary crown , then wait for the dental laboratory to make a permanent one .
With updated technology , a tooth is drilled to prepare it for the crown and a picture is taken with a computer for the new crown to be made right in the office , saving patients time .
Orthodontic models , surgical guides , aligners , retainers and other dental equipment can also be made in-house faster and more precisely , helping to improve workflows and reduce error and additional labor . This also applies to splints and guards to help TMJ , headaches , and with full arch replacement teeth with implants .
With traditional crowns , you have to wear a temporary crown for a few days . Unfortunately , this temporary crown does not always fit in your mouth and can come loose . This often causes injury or other issues . Same-day CEREC ® reduces the risk of injury by giving you a crown that fits perfectly in one visit . CEREC ® crowns also require less drilling , saving most of your tooth without the pitfalls of temporary crowns .
3D-Print of Jaw
Appointments and temporary crowns will cost money , even with insurance . By cutting your dentist ’ s visits by half and eliminating the need for temporary crowns , CEREC ®
Crowns crowns help you save money with fewer appointments and less time off work .
The growing popularity of teledentistry is another tool to help patients save time and money . Teledentistry services provide easier access to oral and dental care , are significantly cheaper for patients , shift toward cheaper prevention practices , and allow patients to consult with otherwise unavailable medical professionals .
For instance , South Hills Dental Arts offers an all-in-one teledentistry platform allowing patients to capture images , send relevant information to a dentist remotely and do a live consult . The dentist might start a video chat with the patient and the caregiver so that the medical professional can actually see and talk to the patient , build rapport , help connect with them and bring them into the office ( if necessary ).
As remote care ’ s importance swelled during the pandemic , teledentistry is also picking up steam , with the ADA issuing a guidance policy to encompass most teledentistry services . Coupled with advances in 3D printing and CEREC ®, your dental visits can be easier than ever before .
For more information on South Hills Dental Arts , including all of the services provided , or to schedule your appointment today , go to the website at southhillsdentalarts . com . The office is located at 70 Fort Couch Road , in Upper St . Clair , 15241 . Current patients can call 412.833.6166 and new patients should call 412.265.4408 to schedule their appointments today .
• All-On-4 Fixed Prosthesis • Cosmetic & Restorative Procedures • One Day Cerec Crowns • Root Canals • Bone Grafting • Dentures • Snap-In • Implants • Periodontal Therapy • In-office Whitening • Invisalign
4 Convenient Locations
UPPER ST CLAIR 70 FORT COUCH ROAD 412.833.6166
PITTSBURGH 2725 CENTER STREET 412.922.9292
SEWICKLEY 201 OHIO RIVER BLVD . 412.741.6350
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www . southhillsdentalarts . com
Steven R . Crandall , DMD Karen L . Johnson , DDS Hadil F . Yousef , DDS Kimberly D . Janusz , DDS Daniel D . Finnegan , DMD Amber Brancolini , DMD .
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