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What is digital dentistry?

Digital dentistry is the use of digital methods in place of traditional techniques for dental procedures, so digital tools are used in place of electrical or mechanical tools. 

From digital radiography to e-scriptions, computerised presentations to CAD/CAM restorations and digital "surgical guides" to imaging for implant placement, digital technology is changing the face of dentistry. Digital dentistry techniques allow dental procedures to be more accurate and efficient.

Some digital techniques being used by dentists in place of traditional methods include:

What are the advantages of digital dentistry and why is it used?

Digital dentistry technology offers significant advantages over traditional dentistry methods. One of the main advantages is improved efficiency in dental procedures, which save both doctors and patients time and money. All data, relating to prescriptions, past procedures, scans and payment can be saved in one place and accessed at any time, from one big database. This makes work easier for dentists and creates traceability.

Digital dentistry also allows for more accurate diagnoses and treatment, which leads to better patient care and can also predict the outcome of dental procedures, so dentists can foresee how the procedure will turn out.