Dental technology and innovations are continually transforming smiles and lives with improved access, precision, and patient-centered care. Smart toothbrushes that monitor brushing patterns to regenerative treatments that could replace dentures or implant one day are only a few of the new technologies that are continuing to develop.
Laser dentistry is becoming more common. It allows many different treatments to be carried out using less invasive methods including gum disease and tooth decay removal. Nanotechnology can also improve dental materials. Coatings and fillings are now more similar to natural tooth enamel, while also reducing wear. 3D printing on the other hand is revolutionizing the industry because it allows the production of complex dental parts quickly and accurately. This is making dentists able to design and build prosthetics without having to wait in a lab, which means fewer mistakes and adjustments.
Digital cone beam computed Tomography scans are also innovative technologies that provide high-resolution images of teeth and soft tissue. These diagnostic tools are more precise and safer than traditional X-rays, and prevent exposure to harmful radiation.
Virtual reality (VR) provides a useful site distraction for patients to help reduce their perception of pain It is also altering the dental experience. It makes dental treatment less stressful and makes them feel less pain. AR is also increasingly used to educate patients, enhance treatment planning, and provide immersive visualizations.