Digital Dentistry
Experience the Future of Dentistry
At Simone Dental, we are fully invested in the future of dentistry. Some of the benefits our patients enjoy from a fully digital workflow: fewer visits, highly precise outcomes, and increased predictability, leading to enhanced safety and efficiency.
Same-Day Crowns
With CEREC®, In-House Milling
Dr. Simone understands how valuable your time is, which is why we offer same-day dental crowns. This means we can prepare your tooth, take an impression, and fabricate your restoration, all within a single appointment.
Traditional dental crowns typically require multiple appointments for multiple procedures. Thanks to advanced CEREC technology, we can now provide you with a permanent dental crown in a single visit. The data we capture with our intraoral wand is wirelessly transferred to our computer system. This information is sent to our state-of-the-art in-house milling machine, which carves your new, natural-looking crown from a solid block. Finally, the crown is polished and bonded to your tooth, allowing you to leave our office with a complete and beautiful restoration on the very same day.
Cone Beam CT Scan
A cone beam CT scan is a diagnostic tool that produces a 3D representation of your teeth, gums, nerve pathways, and underlying bone structure within a single image. We typically utilize cone beam CT scans when a regular X-ray is not enough. Cone beam CT scans are ideal for surgical planning, diagnosing TMJ disorders and tumors, and evaluating bone structure and tooth orientation.
3D Printing
Our practice has embraced 3D printing as a massive game changer, especially when it's coupled with powerful design software like exocad. This technology has become a huge contributor to our success, particularly in implant dentistry. By using 3D printing, we can create highly accurate surgical guides that direct the precise placement of dental implants. This ensures a safer, more predictable procedure and leads to more successful, long-term outcomes for our patients. Additionally, our 3D printer is a key tool in digital smile design. It allows us to create custom "smile trials"—a physical model of your proposed new smile—giving you the unique opportunity to see and even try on your future smile before any treatment begins. This allows you to visualize what's possible and feel confident in your decision.
Airflow Technologies
Our practice is proud to offer Airflow technology, also known as Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), which is a revolutionary method that redefines your typical 6 month hygiene visit. It uses a powerful yet gentle combination of air, water, and fine powder to remove plaque, stains, and bacteria from your teeth and gums, providing an unmatched level of care. Our hygienists are highly trained GBT providers, ensuring you’ll receive the most advanced care available.
PRF
(Platelet-Rich Fibrin)
We utilize advanced techniques like PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) to significantly improve healing and recovery for our patients. These innovative services involve drawing a small amount of your own blood, which we then place in a centrifuge to isolate powerful healing factors. We can either mix this with bone graft materials to enhance tissue regeneration or create a protective membrane to seal off a surgical site. The use of your body’s own healing components helps to dramatically reduce post-operative pain and swelling while promoting faster, more predictable healing.
Sleep Apnea Screening
Sleep apnea is a serious health condition that often goes undiagnosed, and we're committed to helping our patients identify it. During your visit, we are actively screening for signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. If we observe indicators of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, we can provide a take-home test. This convenient test allows us to gather the necessary data to make an appropriate referral to a trusted sleep medicine physician with whom we have a strong relationship. By working together, we can help ensure you get the diagnosis and treatment you need for a better night's sleep and improved overall health.
Salivary Diagnostic Testing
We offer advanced salivary diagnostic testing to provide more targeted and effective treatment for our patients. For those who do not respond to traditional non-surgical periodontal therapy, this simple test, using a saliva swab, gives us a detailed report on the specific bacteria and pathogens in their oral microbiome. By analyzing this data, we can better understand the root cause of the persistent issue and create a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan to improve their periodontal health. This individualized approach moves beyond a one-size-fits-all solution, allowing us to deliver care that is precisely tailored to your unique needs.
If you want the very best in professional dental care, call 757-587-7400 and schedule your appointment today!