How Technology Has Impacted Dental Care

In today’s fast-paced world, technological advancements continue to revolutionize healthcare, and dentistry is no exception. At Sunrise Dental Cary, we’re proud to be at the forefront of dental innovation, utilizing cutting-edge technology to provide our patients with the highest standard of care. 

The days of uncomfortable impression materials and lengthy wait times for dental restorations are rapidly becoming obsolete. As one of the top 3% of dental practices in America equipped with CEREC, Prime Print, and CBCT technology, our Cary dentists are committed to offering state-of-the-art solutions that enhance patient comfort, improve treatment outcomes, and streamline the dental experience.

CEREC: Same-Day Dental Restorations

One of the most significant technological breakthroughs in modern dentistry is CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) technology. Traditional dental crowns were once a two-week process to create and install. Using the CEREC crown method, porcelain crowns can be completed in only one appointment.

Here’s how CEREC technology benefits our patients:

1. Single-Visit Convenience: No more temporary crowns or multiple appointments. Your permanent restoration is designed, milled, and placed in just one visit.
   
2. Precision and Accuracy: CEREC utilizes computer-aided design (CAD) to create permanent dental restorations with precise digital imaging instead of requiring physical impressions.
   
3. Natural-Looking Results: CEREC ceramics feature a coloration more consistent with natural teeth pigments and contain no metallic linings across the gums like traditional metal dental restorations.
   
4. Durability: With proper care, over 95 percent of CEREC restorations are still intact after 10 years, and over 84 percent remain intact after 20 years.

This revolutionary technology has transformed how we approach dental restorations — such as crowns, inlays, onlays, and dental bridges — making the process faster, more comfortable, and with results that look and function better than ever before.

Prime Print: Advanced 3D Printing Technology

The integration of 3D printing into dentistry has opened up new possibilities for creating precise dental appliances. At Sunrise Dental Cary, our Prime Print technology allows us to:

1. Create Custom Dental Appliances: Expand treatment options with 3D printed applications, including nightguards, models, surgical guides, and even dentures that can be manufactured easily and quickly.
   
2. Improve Treatment Planning: Digital models help us visualize and explain treatment options to patients with unprecedented clarity.
   
3. Enhance Precision: Our digital workflow ensures that every appliance fits perfectly the first time.

This represents a significant advancement in how we create and customize dental appliances, allowing for greater precision and efficiency than traditional methods could ever achieve.

CBCT: Comprehensive 3D Imaging

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) represents another leap forward in dental diagnostics. CBCT is a variation of a computed tomography system that dentists use to rotate around the patient to provide a fast, non-invasive way to obtain answers to multiple dental issues.

The benefits of CBCT technology include:

1. Enhanced Diagnostic Capabilities: We can detect issues that might not be visible on traditional 2D X-rays, making it a valuable tool during routine dental exams.
   
2. Improved Treatment Planning: 3D CBCT X-ray imaging helps with comprehensive treatment planning, including sleep apnea screening and digital dental implant planning.
   
3. Increased Safety: More precise imaging means more targeted treatment with less radiation exposure over time.

This advanced imaging technology provides a level of diagnostic precision that was simply impossible with traditional dental X-rays.

How Our Technology Benefits You

As one of the few dental practices equipped with this advanced technology trio—CEREC, Prime Print, and CBCT—Sunrise Dental Cary offers patients significant advantages in both comfort and convenience. Digital technology eliminates the discomfort of traditional impressions while streamlining our workflow, meaning you’ll spend less time in the chair and often need just a single appointment to complete your treatment. The days of biting into gooey impression materials that trigger gag reflexes are firmly behind us.

The precision of our digital technology directly translates to better clinical outcomes for our patients. The detailed 3D models generated by our advanced scanners enable our dentists to visualize and plan treatments more effectively, leading to restorations that fit better, last longer, and look more natural. Our integrated digital workflow allows us to handle even the most complex cases with greater precision and predictability, from implant planning to comprehensive smile makeovers.

Experience the Difference at Sunrise Dental Cary Today

At Sunrise Dental Cary, we believe investing in advanced dental technology translates directly into better patient experiences and outcomes. Led by award-winning Dr. Jordan Tucker, our team at Sunrise Dental Cary provides exceptional dental care using the latest technology. As one of the top 3% of dental practices in America to offer CEREC, Prime Print, and CBCT technology, we’re committed to providing the highest standard of dental care available today.

We invite you to experience the difference cutting-edge technology makes in modern dentistry. Contact us today through our contact form or by calling (984) 355-8621 to schedule your appointment and discover how our advanced technology can make your dental visit more comfortable, efficient, and effective than ever before.