We Practice Modern Implant Dentistry
Technology in the dental field is ever-changing, so we make it a point to consistently integrate the latest equipment into our practice. We utilize cutting-edge advancements in dentistry to deliver:
- Lower cost
- Faster treatment
- Less pain
- Fewer visits
- Superior results
At Brito Family Dental, we’re committed to ensuring our patients have a convenient, positive, and stress-free experience. From our warm, welcoming lobby to our state-of-the-art treatment rooms, you can rest assured that our team will take great care of you!
Our State-of-the-art Technology
Onsite Dental Lab
With our onsite dental laboratory and full-time Lab Tech, we are able to deliver several benefits to our patients:
- Faster Turnaround Times | With an in-house dental lab, we can significantly reduce the turnaround time for fabrication. Instead of relying on external labs and shipping times, we can produce anything we need promptly, leading to faster treatment completion and improved patient satisfaction.
- Better Communication & Collaboration | Having an in-house dental lab facilitates direct communication and collaboration between the Doctor and the Lab Technician(s). The Doctor can work closely with the technician(s) to discuss specific patient cases, provide immediate feedback, and ensure that the final product meets the desired specifications for each individual patient.
- Quality Control | With an onsite lab, we have direct control over the quality of your new teeth. Our doctor can closely monitor the fabrication process, ensuring that the materials used, aesthetics, fit, and function meet the highest standard. Any adjustments or refinements can be made promptly, leading to superior quality.
- Cost Savings | By having our dental lab in-house, we can take advantage of cost efficiencies that we pass on directly to our patients. This means our patients get the best possible dental product at the lowest price possible.
- Customization & Flexibility | An onsite dental lab allows for greater customization and flexibility in fabricating your new teeth. Our practice has complete control over the design, shade matching, and customization of dental prosthetics, ensuring that the final result meets or exceeds your aesthetic and functional expectations.
3D Printer
With our onsite dental laboratory and full-time Lab Tech, we are able to deliver several benefits to our patients:
By far the biggest advancement in dentistry is the development of 3D printers. Recently the FDA has approved resins that approved for final restorations, dentures, and other dental products. Specifically the Ackuretta 3D Printer has been the leader in the new technology. Firstly, it provides exceptional accuracy and precision in the creation of dental prostheses, including crowns, bridges, and dentures.
With its advanced technology, this printer produces high-quality 3D models that allow for a more efficient and streamlined workflow, reducing the time required for traditional manufacturing methods. This not only saves valuable time but also allows for a more cost-effective process that ultimately benefits the patient.
The Ackuretta 3D Printer also enables us to create custom-made prostheses tailored to the specific needs of individual patients. This is particularly important for patients who require complex or challenging dental restorations that cannot be achieved through traditional methods in less than 24 hours post surgery.
Furthermore, the printer’s ability to print in biocompatible materials such as ceramics, resins, and metals, ensures that the final products are safe and reliable, with minimal risk of adverse reactions or complications.
Overall, the Ackuretta 3D Printer provides our office with cutting-edge technology that enhances patient care and satisfaction, increases efficiency and accuracy, and ultimately improves the quality of dental prostheses.
3D Imaging (CBCT)
CBCT stands for Cone Beam Computed Tomography, which is a special type of x-ray machine that dentists use to see a 3D image of your mouth and teeth. This machine helps dentists to plan the placement of dental implants, which are artificial teeth that are placed in your mouth to replace missing or damaged teeth.
When a dentist plans to place a dental implant, they need to make sure that it will fit properly in your mouth and be positioned correctly. This is where the CBCT image is important because it allows the dentist to see a detailed picture of your mouth, including the bone, nerves, and other structures. By using this image, the dentist can plan the exact location and size of the implant and ensure that it will fit properly and be safe for you.
So, in short, the CBCT image is important for dental implant planning because it allows the dentist to see a detailed 3D image of your mouth and teeth, which helps them to plan the placement of the implant and ensure that it will fit properly and be safe for you.
CAD / CAM
Computer-aided design (CAD) involves the design and creation of three-dimensional models for services such as crowns, veneers, onlays, inlays and bridges with absolute precision. Even dentures, mouthguards, and some forms of orthodontic treatment result from this technology. Sophisticated software allows these highly detailed procedures to become more controlled than ever before.
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) sends the geometrical design data to an automated milling machine. This digital manufacturing process offers many enhancements for you, including:
- Precise metal-free beauty
- Undetectable surface texture
- Single dental visit convenience
- Exceptional fit and function
- Durable, long-lasting service
Intra-Oral Camera
Intra-oral imaging gives you a hassle-free, detailed view of your mouth in pictures and videos without the need for “goopy” impressions.
Putting specific problem areas onto a computer screen lets us see with clarity and detail that’s not possible with a traditional mouth mirror. Hand-held wands quickly capture the details of your teeth and gums. In fact, even small cracks that often lead to broken teeth appear vividly with the click of a button. We can explain the need for treatment more clearly by showing you what we see in great detail.
As an added benefit, dental insurance benefits often pay more quickly with the visual proof of a digital image.
Intra-Oral Scanners
The use of intra-oral scanners in dentistry offers several benefits, including:
- Improved accuracy | Intra-oral scanners provide highly accurate digital impressions of a patient’s teeth and oral structures. This reduces the chances of errors that can occur with traditional impression materials and techniques.
- Time efficiency | Intra-oral scanners can capture digital impressions in just a few minutes, compared to the time-consuming process of creating traditional impressions, which can take 10-15 minutes or more.
- Improved patient experience | Patients may find intra-oral scanning more comfortable than traditional impressions, as there is no need for uncomfortable impression trays and material.
- Improved communication | Digital impressions can be easily shared with dental laboratories, making it easier to communicate treatment plans and collaborate with other dental professionals.
- Better outcomes | The use of intra-oral scanners can improve the overall quality of dental restorations and other treatments, leading to better outcomes for patients.
Overall, the use of intra-oral scanners can improve the efficiency, accuracy, and comfort of dental treatments while enhancing the patient experience and outcomes.
Digital X-Ray
Digital sensors capture detailed x-ray images with a fraction of the exposure found in traditional film x-rays. Technological advancements in x-ray technology provide multiple benefits:
- Safety | Our digital x-ray system provides up to 90% reduction in radiation compared to older film-based systems.
- Time Savings | Images captured instantly with a digital sensor lessen the time you spend in the dental chair.
- Better Outcomes | Improved image clarity increases our ability to diagnose and treat conditions.
Soft Tissue Laser
Occasionally, lumps or bumps on the soft tissue of your mouth may need removal. Traditionally, a surgical procedure involving incisions and sutures would be required to produce a biopsy sample. Today, this pen-shaped wand allows us to remove suspicious or bothersome bumps in a couple of minutes. The healing stimulated by laser energy leads to rapid healing and little to no discomfort, without the need for stitches.
Similarly, gums can be quickly reshaped without bleeding, and some gum infections are now treated with rapid results. Even cold sores or mouth ulcers can undergo faster healing when laser energy passes over the surface. These lasers are safe for use with children and can help with growth and development issues or help wisdom teeth move into place.
Facial Scanners
Using a facial scanner for denture fabrication offers several benefits. By capturing accurate digital images of a patient’s face, teeth, and gums, the scanner can assist in creating dentures that are comfortable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing.
Here are some of the specific benefits of using a facial scanner for denture fabrication:
- Accurate measurements | The scanner can capture precise measurements of the patient’s mouth, including the position of the teeth and the contours of the gums. This allows for a better fitting denture that is more comfortable for the patient.
- Improved aesthetics | The digital images captured by the scanner can be used to create a denture that matches the patient’s natural teeth and gum line, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing smile.
- Enhanced functionality | The scanner can capture information about the patient’s bite and jaw position, allowing for a denture that functions more like natural teeth.
- Faster turnaround times | The digital images captured by the scanner can be quickly sent to a dental laboratory, allowing for a faster turnaround time for denture fabrication.
Overall, using a facial scanner for denture fabrication can lead to more accurate, aesthetically pleasing, and functional dentures that are more comfortable for the patient. This technology can also help to reduce the amount of time required for denture fabrication.
Desktop Scanners
The main differences between desktop digital scanners and intra-oral scanners are their size, design, and application. Desktop digital scanners are larger and typically used for larger restorative cases, while intra-oral scanners are smaller and used for smaller cases. The most common error in fabricating a denture that is supported by implants is capturing the EXACT position of the implant. Regardless of experience it is difficult for every clinician. Sometimes you have to remake it several times. That is why we invested in the FREEDOM UHD desktop scanner. This is the most accurate scanner on the market today.
When accuracy is the most crucial factor to get right, the FREEDOM UHD desktop scanner is the ONLY option to use when taking precision records for the final restoration. At our office we do everything we can to eliminate human error so that our patients can get the best, most accurate product that fits right the first time.
