Nowadays we have smart fillings that not only fill a cavity, but release calcium and phosphate ions for healing when triggered by tooth bacteria acid. Smart treatments form part of clinical studies in re-mineralization to protect the natural state and function of teeth. Research into stem cell therapies for oral restoration includes use of “tooth buds” from young pigs for dentin and enamel growth that strengthens teeth, and cavity vaccines to stimulate the immune system and prevent cavities. Even treatments like tooth extraction are seeing advancement in terms of patient comfort and technique.
Dental phobias have originated due to sharp, poking instruments and technologies used in dental jobs for decades. Dental research, feedback from patients, and contributions made by dental practitioners in specialist fields, allows for innovation and developments in dental technology to better serve the wellbeing of patients.
We see the advancement of 3D imaging and accoustic diagnostic technological trends for diagnosing and dental restoration which includes the likes of Eccovision Accoustic Diagnostic Imaging Systems that use a Rhinometer to examine nasal passages using sound and a Pharyngometer to map the pharyngeal airway. CEREC 3D Dental Technology is designed to mould ceramic materials for beautiful personalized fitting of crowns, fillings and veneers. These technologies allow dentists to make the right diagnosis with optimally designed individual treatments.
Dental Laser Technology, such as the Waterlase, uses hydrokinetic energy to energise water molecules that target enamel, dentin and decay, allowing dentists to mould, fill and clean teeth as a gentle replacement to the drill, and are available in some practices across the UK including dentists in Birmingham. This saves both the patient from discomfort and the dentist in experiencing repetitive vibration from the drill.
Dentists, including cosmetic dentists, specializing in jaw and facial restoration will also use surgical operating microscopes, digital dental X-Ray, and Neuromuscular Dental Technology that measures and records electrical transmission in the muscles of the jaw.
Innovations in dental technology, not only create new systems for analysis of bite, oral forces, anaesthetic delivery and tooth whitening but are also continually being developed to provide best practice for dentists and patient wellbeing.
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