At Glendale Dental Associates, we believe advanced technology should serve a purpose: helping our team provide precise, comfortable, and personalized dental care. That is why we invest in modern dental technology that helps us better evaluate your oral health, plan treatment, communicate with you, and deliver high-quality results.
Combined with decades of clinical experience and our commitment to unhurried care, our technology allows us to approach each treatment with greater precision and attention to detail. From digital imaging and intraoral scanning to laser periodontal treatment, we use technology to enhance your experience while maintaining the personal care you expect from our team.
CAD/CAM Milling
Our computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology allows our team to digitally design and custom-make dental restorations in-house. Instead of relying entirely on traditional fabrication methods, CAD/CAM technology gives our in-house laboratory a digital approach to designing and creating customized dental work.
At Glendale Dental Associates, CAD/CAM milling technology works with the digital information captured by our 3Shape® scanners and other digital systems. This allows our team to create restorations that are designed specifically for your teeth and treatment needs while maintaining a streamlined digital workflow from scanning and design, all the way through final fabrication.
Because our dental laboratory is on-site, our clinical and laboratory teams can work closely together throughout the process. This in-house approach gives us greater control over the details of your restorations and promotes ultra-precise, personalized results.
Intraoral Cameras
An intraoral camera is a small, specialized camera that allows our team to see detailed images of the inside of your mouth. The camera can capture areas that may be difficult to see during a traditional dental examination, including individual teeth, the gumline, and other structures in your mouth.
These images can also be displayed on a screen, giving you a closer look at what your dentist sees. By being able to see the same areas we are evaluating, you can have a better understanding of your oral health and why we may recommend a particular treatment.
3D Digital X-Rays
Our 3D digital X-ray technology provides detailed images that help our team evaluate your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures from multiple perspectives. This can be particularly valuable when planning complex treatments such as dental implants, as well as when evaluating areas that cannot be fully assessed through a traditional visual examination.
Digital imaging also allows our team to access diagnostic information quickly and incorporate those images into your treatment planning. With a more complete view of your oral structures, we can make informed decisions and approach treatment with greater precision.
3Shape® Digital Scanners
Digital impressions have transformed the way dental practices capture detailed information about a patient’s teeth. At Glendale Dental Associates, we use 3Shape® digital scanning technology to create highly detailed digital models of your mouth without relying on traditional impression materials.
The scanner captures the shape and position of your teeth and creates a digital representation that can be used for treatment planning and restorative dentistry. This can make the impression process more comfortable while providing our team with highly precise information.
Our 3Shape® scanners are also an important part of our digital workflow and work alongside our in-house dental laboratory. Because we complete much of our restorative work in our own office, digital scanning allows our team to efficiently share precise information throughout the treatment and restoration process while maintaining greater control over the quality and fit of your dental work.
Laser Periodontal Treatment
Laser technology gives our team another tool for treating certain periodontal concerns. Laser periodontal treatment can be used to target areas affected by gum disease while helping us work with greater precision.
Depending on your individual needs, laser treatment may be incorporated into periodontal therapy to address unhealthy gum tissue and bacteria around the teeth. Our team will evaluate your oral health and determine whether laser periodontal treatment is appropriate for you.
3D Printers
3D printing technology allows our team to turn digital designs into physical dental models and other customized components with a high degree of precision. When included in our digital workflow, 3D printing helps connect the planning and design stages of treatment with the creation of dental restorations, right here in the office.
At Glendale Dental Associates, our 3D printers work alongside our digital scanners and in-house dental laboratory. This streamlined process allows our team to move efficiently from digital scans and treatment planning to producing customized dental components, while maintaining greater control over the quality and details of your care.
By bringing more of the digital workflow in-house, we reduce the need to rely on outside laboratories for restorative treatments and can make adjustments more efficiently when needed. The result is a more coordinated experience and greater attention to the fit, function, and appearance of your dental restorations.
Our Technology and Experience
At Glendale Dental Associates, technology is only one part of what makes our approach to dentistry different. We combine advanced equipment with decades of experience, an in-house dental laboratory, private operatories, and a caring team dedicated to doing high-quality work.
We take the time to carefully evaluate your needs and plan treatment rather than rushing through your appointment. Whether you are visiting us for preventive care, periodontal treatment, a dental restoration, or dental implants, our technology helps us provide the precision and attention to detail you deserve.
Contact Glendale Dental Associates in Indianapolis today to learn more about our technology and how it can benefit your dental care.
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