With the ongoing advancements in technology and new innovations, all fields of medical science have gained a fair advantage. The same is the case with dentistry. Dental processes and treatments have been majorly affected and changed due to technological advances, especially after COVID-19.
The trends continue to evolve. Yet many people are unaware. In order to change this situation, we contacted a dentist in Lahore and discussed some medical advancements and the benefits they reap where dentistry as well as cosmetic dentistry is involved. Let’s discuss some innovations through which dentists are able to provide better and more comfortable care to you
Advanced digital imaging
Dentistry has come a long way. For so long, all dentists had to take a closer look at your mouth and teeth was an X-ray. Although it is not something that’s useless, it still has a lot of blind spots. Many issues pertaining to oral health and diseases are not properly seen with the help of X-rays.
Full assessment of a patient’s mouth is now much easier by the induction of digital X-rays, intraoral scanners, etc. These digital X-rays provide much better imaging but with ninety percent less exposure to radiation. Intraoral scanners on the other hand allow real-time imaging of one’s mouth on a screen. Changes in oral tissue, tiny cracks, fissures, and other problems that are too small to be detected by an X-ray, are now possible to address by virtue of digital scans. Precision in assessment is now possible.
“Smart” toothbrush
Simple, old-fashioned toothbrushes are now the way of the past. Now, people have access to smart toothbrushes which are amongst the latest technology and reap multiple benefits. They can offer feedback on the way you brush, providing tips and tricks to do better. This feedback can be received directly on your smartphone via Bluetooth. They may sense plaque buildup. They can sense the breath quality as well as the saliva. Furthermore, you cannot get tired from excessive hand movements as the smart toothbrush now comes with constantly moving bristles. This may make brushing more enjoyable, especially for children.
3D scanning and printing
When everything around you is revolutionizing, why not your dentures? 3D printing is not a thing for the future now. With this technique, dentistry has excelled tremendously. Printing of crowns, bridges, caps, and teeth is now possible. Faster and affordable care can now be provided to the patients, with lesser chances of error and ill-fittings. 3D printing reduces previous costs of dentures and veneers and is way more impressive. For patients requiring serious reconstructive surgery, 3D printing has been of much help.
Dental Lasers
For the diagnosis and treatment of oral health issues, lasers are becoming all the way more popular and useful. Lasers are now being used in gum surgery and in the removal of cavities with high accuracy levels. Drills can be very scary, but now you do not have to worry about it as lasers have solved this problem for us as well! Lasers can now solve problems that were unsolvable before. A highly precise form of dental treatment, it has the added benefit of being non-invasive. For the removal of diseased or damaged tissue in the mouth, a laser has been quite useful. Targeted tissue can be removed now, unlike before, with no effect or damage to the surrounding tissues. This means people will now suffer from lesser pain, bleeding, swelling, and discomfort.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotic surgery
Robots can now help with filling cavities as well as extracting teeth. Diagnosis and treatment planning have become quite easier with the induction of artificial intelligence in the field of dentistry. Robots mean more accuracy and precision, with faster results. Multiple future outcomes of a possible procedure can be predicted and their success rates can be calculated. AI algorithms help a lot in the diagnosis and identification of early signs of gum disease and tooth decay. Multiple treatment options can be analyzed as well. This will help doctors make much better decisions, while patients can make informed decisions about the procedure they were so eager to get done.
Final Thoughts!
This is definitely not the end. As technology continues to advance, we may surely see new advancements in the field of dentistry. Future developments may become more common for people all around.
