ROC Perio & Implants offers full digital workflow for implant planning, placement, and restorative fabrication. Our team of highly experienced periodontists, Dr. Lowenguth, Dr. Shang, and Dr. Infantino, utilize the latest technology to provide our patients with top-notch dental care in Rochester.

What is full digital workflow for implant planning, placement, and restorative fabrication?

Full digital workflow refers to the process of using digital technology to plan, place, and fabricate dental implants. This technology includes cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging, intraoral scanners, and computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems.

There are many benefits to using full digital workflow for implant dentistry. For one, it allows for more precise and accurate implant placement. Additionally, it reduces the amount of time and number of appointments required for the implant procedure. It also allows for better communication between the periodontist, restorative dentist, and dental laboratory, ensuring that everyone is on the same page with the treatment plan.

The process begins with a CBCT scan, which provides detailed 3D images of the patient's teeth, bones, and surrounding structures. The scan is then imported into specialized software that allows the periodontist to plan the implant placement in a virtual environment. This allows the periodontist to accurately determine the best location and angle for the implant.

Once the implant placement is planned, the information is sent to a dental laboratory, where a surgical guide is created using a 3D printer. The surgical guide ensures that the implant is placed in the exact location and at the correct angle as planned.

After the implant is placed, intraoral scanners are used to create digital impressions of the implant and surrounding teeth. This information is then used to create a custom abutment and crown using CAD/CAM technology. The result is a highly precise and accurate restoration that looks and functions like a natural tooth.

At ROC Perio & Implants, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest level of care using the latest technology. Our periodontists have extensive experience in implant dentistry and have undergone advanced training in digital implant planning and placement. We work closely with our patients and their restorative dentists to ensure a seamless and successful implant treatment. Contact us at (585) 756-5566 to schedule a consultation and see how we can help you achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.