Dentistry is evolving rapidly; from dental materials and procedures to technologies that assist with diagnosing and treatment planning. At Newport Beach Dental Studio, we are at the forefront of providing our patients with the best treatment outcomes by leveraging technology to our patients’ benefit. This is more than digital x-rays and paperless charting. This includes using state-of-the-art milling machines for same-day crowns; 3D printers to fabricate oral appliances, surgical guides, and 3D printed veneers; 3D intraoral scanners to digitally send scans to labs and world-class dental technicians around the world; AI technology to facilitate automatic detection of periodontal disease and decay. At Newport Beach Dental Studio, Dr. Ha is committed to providing his patients with treatment modalities that will best fit their needs and benefit them the most.
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Technology
At Newport Beach Dental Studio, A.I. technology is utilized for many purposes. This includes automatically scanning radiographs and highlighting areas of concern that include areas of bone loss, decay, and tarter deposits. Additional uses of A.I. technology include mapping out important nerves for surgical procedures such as dental implants and generation of dental restorations including dental crowns, inlays, and such. We use A.I. technology to assist with digital smile designs and orthodontic treatments to strategically plan your future smile.
Intraoral Dental Scanners
To further build upon A.I. technology, we utilize Trios dental scanners with extreme precision to scan the mouth and teeth for clear aligner therapy, oral appliances, smile designs, crowns, bridges, and more. This technology completely replaces traditional molds and impressions. With the advent of digital scanners, we are able to send cases anywhere in the world with a click of a button. No longer do we have to rely on couriers to pick up and deliver patient cases, as all communication is done digitally. Our scanners have the ability to utilize fluorescence technology to detect even the smallest cavities.
3D Printers
With the capability to print at 28 microns (a human hair measures 70 microns), our printers are able to print anything from night guards to ultra-thin 3D-printed veneers using ultra-strong, ceramic-infused resins. Bye-bye archaic stone models.
Dental Mills
Having a dental mill in our office means we can have your crown ready in under one hour. The days of waiting two weeks for an outside lab to make and deliver your restorations are in the past. The combination of an intraoral scanner and mill changes this. We are efficient in the way we work and can mill perfectly fitting crowns every single time.
DSLR Cameras
At Newport Beach Dental Studio, we practice “facially-driven smile design.” This means we use facial photos and capture lip movements to plan your smile. We take into account your lips, gingival architecture, eyes, your midline, and more. Photos help us intricately design a beautiful, personalized smile.
Digital Smile Design
When doing smile makeovers, we scan and take high-resolution photos to digitally plan your smile without having to touch any teeth until you are completely satisfied with the digital planning. With Digital Smile Design technology, we can show you before and after photos of your smile and can make any changes as needed. There is no “one size fits all” smile, so personalizing your smile beforehand to meet your expectations is critical.
Intraoral Cameras
Different than intraoral scanners, we utilize intraoral cameras that can capture with extreme detail, any problems with your teeth or oral cavity. This includes oral lesions, cavities, cracks, stains, failed fillings, and broken restorations. As a part of our onboarding protocol, we take intraoral photos of all new patients which are reviewed on our 65″ displays.
Cone Beam CT Machines
Our KaVo cone beam CT 3D X-Ray machine provides more information than traditional two-dimensional x-rays. These 3D x-rays are important to measure bone levels to strategically plan dental implants, detect cracks inside teeth that aren’t shown in traditional x-rays, detect infections, and locate canals during root canal therapies.
LCD Displays
Besides watching entertaining videos at our office during your treatment, we utilize high-definition displays to review photos, x-rays, and findings with our patients. This allows for better patient-doctor communication that is easier to understand. Teeth with cavities, areas of bone loss, or broken teeth can effortlessly be displayed to our patients to show exactly why a particular treatment is recommended. It’s much nicer than using a mirror. Learn More About Digital Dentistry