3-D Printed Restorations
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Get Fast Results With 3-D Printed Restorations in Norfolk
Our use of advanced technology is one of the reasons why so many patients love their experience at Langan Dental Health & Implant Center. Using a state-of-the-art digital smile design process, we can create and place 3-D printed dental restorations in Norfolk. Our team will:
- Reduce time during dental visits and give you more time enjoying your smile
- Craft a restoration using detailed information from your individual tooth structure
- Streamline the process of turning a dental design into a physical restoration
- Rebuild the structure you need for a comfortable and functional bite
- Give you a replacement tooth that complements your surrounding teeth and overall smile
A customized 3-D-printed restoration doesn't just address your damaged or missing tooth. It helps you regain confidence when eating, speaking, smiling, and spending time with others. Call (888) 503-4723 for an appointment today.
How We Create Your 3-D Printed Restorations
This is how the digital smile design process for creating 3-D printed restorations typically works:
- Examine Your Bite - Your dentist examines the damaged or missing tooth and surrounding structures. We determine what type of restoration can best rebuild your smile and support long-term function.
- Capture Your Dental Details - We collect detailed information about your teeth and bite using digital technology. This information gives us the measurements needed to begin designing your restoration.
- Design Your Restoration - Your restoration is digitally designed around your individual dental structure. Your dentist considers the shape, size, position, and relationship with your surrounding teeth.
- Create Your Restoration - The digital design guides the 3-D printing process that produces your restoration. The restoration then goes through the appropriate finishing steps before it is ready for your mouth.
- Complete Your Smile - Your dentist checks your restoration for fit, comfort, appearance, and bite. If needed, adjustments are made to ensure your new restoration feels like a natural part of your smile.
Advanced technology like digital smile design can make dentistry feel less intimidating and more approachable. You'll receive care that combines modern technology with the personal attention and clinical experience of our team.
Call (888) 503-4723 for 3-D printed restorations in Norfolk.
Common Questions About 3-D Printed Restorations
What are 3-D printed dental restorations?
3-D printed dental restorations are customized dental solutions created with digital technology. Depending on your treatment, the technology can help create restorations, temporary teeth, models, or other parts of your care. For you, the main benefit is a more streamlined and personalized dental experience. Your dentist determines when 3-D printing offers a meaningful benefit for your treatment.
Can 3-D printing make my dental appointment faster?
3-D printing can make certain parts of dental treatment more efficient by connecting digital planning and fabrication. Depending on your procedure, this may reduce some of the steps traditionally required to create your replacement tooth or other restoration. It does not mean every treatment can be completed immediately or in one visit.
Can 3-D printing mean fewer dental appointments?
3-D printing may reduce appointments for certain treatments by making parts of the restorative process more efficient. Your exact number of visits depends on what you need, how extensive your treatment is, and how your mouth responds. When steps can safely be combined or simplified, you may spend less time returning to the dental office throughout your overall treatment.
Will I still need messy dental impressions with 3-D restorations?
You may be able to avoid traditional impression material when your treatment can be planned using a digital scan. A scanner captures detailed information about your teeth without requiring you to bite into a tray of impression material. Many patients find this process more comfortable, especially when they have a strong gag reflex. Your dentist will choose the method that provides the information needed.
Will my 3-D printed restoration be customized to my smile?
Yes, your 3-D printed restoration is customized to your smile. Digital restorations are designed using detailed information collected from your teeth and mouth. Your dentist considers factors such as shape, size, position, bite, and the surrounding teeth when planning your treatment. This personalized approach helps create a restoration that belongs in your smile rather than looking like a generic replacement.
