As we have already mentioned with our team , dental technology and dental medicine are developing like any other field. The develop constantly and in step with new technologies. The trends affect both the machines that the branch itself uses, as well as the procedures for the creation of dental products, the work processes themselves and the ways of exchanging information between the dental technician and the dentist.
The development in recent years
The exchange of information between dental technician and dentist can be done by means of softwares without information being lost. 3D printing is one of the best assistants of dental technicians. Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing allows dentists and dental technicians to create crowns, bridges and other structures with high precision using digital technology. Producing dental models takes much less time than years ago. Products such as temporary crowns and dentures require fewer necessary appointments. Costs are significantly reduced, and patient care is becoming better and more precise. And a software can determine the color of the product. Dentists and dnetal technicians can excahnge information digitally so that it is not lost.
3D printing
One of the biggest innovations in recent years is probably 3D printing. It brings with it numerous advantages. One of the main benefits of creating appliances is that it saves the dental technician valuable time. This is why many laboratories widely accept the technology. While it used to take days, today it is quite possible to build a precision product in just a few hours.
SLA Printers
Printers that use liquid resin work by exposing the resin to a laser beam across the print area and solidifying the resin in certain areas. SLA printers have some of the most accurate and good coatings. Changing materials is easy and no special skills are required. The combination of a small footprint, easy workflow and, in most cases, affordable price makes SLA printers very suitable for dental laboratories.
Digital Light Processing ( DLP )
Digital light processing works on the same principle as SLA , but uses a digital projector as the light source to cure the resin, rather than a laser. DLP printers have a small footprint, a simplified workflow, and a wide range of material options, but they are much more expensive than desktop SLA printers.
Digital prints
CAD / CAM systems ( Computer – Aided Design / Computer – Aided Manufacturing ) in dentistry represent integrated technologies for digital design and production. For example dental prostheses, crowns, bridges and other restorative structures. They are also changing traditional methods in dentistry by offering greater precision, speed and predictability of results. CAD technologyis used for digital design of dental restorations. With the CAD system, virtual models of the required structures can be created using 3D software . C AM technology controls the machines that mill the restorative structures from different materials such as zirconium, ceramic, metal or resin. The downside of CAD / CAM systems is that they are expensive. Sp this is why they can be seen as a long-term investment.
Biomaterials and regenerative dentistry
New restorative materials are emerging in the field of dentistry, such as composite materials that mimic the natural structure and strength of teeth. They are more durable and aesthetic when used to restore teeth. In addition, work is being done in the field of regenerative medicine and the possibility of regeneration of dental tissues using stem cells and biomimetic methods, including dentin and enamel, is being developed.
Improved methods in dentistry
Laser technologies are increasingly used in surgery, caries treatment, teeth whitening and periodontal procedures. Lasers allow for minimally invasive procedures with faster patient recovery and less pain. Again, with the help of technology, through digital planning and simulation, dentists can perform more precise and safer implant procedures. For example, basal implantology allows the placement of implants even in patients with reduced bone density, without the need for additional bone-building operations. The goal in all procedures is to minimize invasiveness. New technologies and materials allow for less invasive procedures with longer-lasting results and a lower risk of complications.
The exchange of information
In addition to the modernization of the processes of creating dental products, the way in which information is exchanged between a dental technician and a dentist is also changing. Not only the creation of the product itself, but also the process of exchanging information between specialists is simplified and accelerated. AMOSYS is the first software for dental laboratories and dental practices in Bulgaria, with which dentists can send information to order in less than a minute. With “Dental Order Management Software” one can:
- Send online order data from dentists to dental technicians
- Track the history of the order, the amount paid so far, the discounts made and the terms of execution
- See all orders in one place in an interactive dashboard
- Upload STL files, videos to each order
- There is the ability to attach notes and real-time chat to each order to clarify details
- Filter orders by various criteria
- Issue invoices, credit and debit notes to orders
With AMOSYS dental technician software, laboratories can manage up to 100 orders per month for free after registering at www.amosys.eu
Conclusion
New technologies give impetus to development in dentistry and dental technology. With less time resources, it becomes possible to achieve better and more precise results, and through specialized software for dental laboratories, the work processes themselves become smoother, smoother, clearer and more accurate. The opportunities are improved both for the professionals themselves and for the patients, because after all, satisfied and healthy patients are the unit of measurement of the quality of work done.
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