L2 Applications of Digital Dentistry

Question 1

5 uses of digital dentistry

Answer 1

1. fabrication of dental prosthesis
2. diagnosis and treatment planning
3. monitoring of cases
4. education
5. feedback and communication

Question 2

3 steps in digital fabrication of dental prosthesis

Answer 2

1. data acquisition (take scan)
2. CAD (design)
3. CAM (generate output, manufacturing the prosthesis)

Question 3

digital diagnosis examples

Answer 3

caries detection
periapical lesion detection
bone loss calculation

Question 4

digital treatment planning examples

Answer 4

implant planning
surgical guides
smile design

Question 5

monitoring of cases - digital vs traidtional

Answer 5

easier with digital!

instead of comparing 2 poured up casts, the software can detect differences from two scans

Question 6

dental anatomy digital education

Answer 6

much easier to visualize what a “mesial marginal ridge” is when you can see it digitally!

Question 7

feedback communication (digital examples)

Answer 7

-direct feedback on work
-communication with lab
-communication with patient
-communication with other specialists

Question 8

benefit of time with digital

Answer 8

digital can take 2-12 hours (pending material)

traditional methods take 2-3 weeks