Advanced Dental Technology in Newport News, VA
Modern Technology for More Precise, Personalized Dental Care
Dental Technology
At Hartman Dentistry, advanced technology allows us to see more, plan more precisely, and provide a smoother experience from diagnosis through treatment.
Our office uses digital tools throughout many areas of dentistry, from routine examinations to complex restorative and full-arch implant treatment. These technologies give our team detailed information about your teeth, bite, bone structure, and overall oral health while helping us create treatment plans tailored specifically to you.
Intraoral Cameras
See What We See
Intraoral cameras give us a close-up view of areas of your mouth that can be difficult to see during a traditional visual examination.
A small camera captures detailed images of individual teeth, existing dental work, gums, and other areas of concern. These images can also be displayed on a screen, allowing you to see exactly what your dental team is seeing.
Whether we are monitoring a tooth over time or explaining why treatment may be recommended, intraoral photography makes it easier for you to understand your oral health and make informed decisions about your care.
Benefits of Intraoral Cameras
Detailed views of teeth and gums
Helps identify and document areas of concern
Makes treatment recommendations easier to understand
Allows us to monitor changes over time
Intraoral Scanners & Intraoral Photogrammetry
Digital Impressions Without Traditional Molds
Intraoral Scanners
Digital scanning technology allows us to capture highly detailed information about your teeth and mouth without relying solely on traditional impression materials.
Our intraoral scanners create digital representations that can be used when planning and designing a variety of treatments and restorations.
Intraoral Photogrammetry
For advanced full-arch implant cases, intraoral photogrammetry provides another important level of digital precision. This technology helps capture the three-dimensional positions of multiple dental implants, providing critical information when designing a full-arch implant restoration.
Together, these technologies help streamline the digital workflow from treatment planning through the creation of your final restoration.
Digital scanning may be used for:
- Full-arch implant treatment
- Restorative dentistry
- Digital treatment planning
- Night guards and appliances
- Dentures
- Surgical guides
- Other custom dental restorations
3D Dental Printing
From Digital Design to a Physical Restoration
3D printing brings digital dentistry directly into our office. Once detailed digital information has been captured, specialized dental software and 3D printing technology can be used to fabricate a variety of dental models, appliances, and restorations.
Depending on your treatment, we can use 3D printing to create:
- Dental models
- Custom night guards
- Surgical guides
- Dentures
- Temporary restorations
- Components used during All-on-X and full-arch implant treatment
Having this technology available helps create a more connected digital workflow, giving our team greater control over the design and fabrication process while improving efficiency throughout treatment.
3D CBCT Imaging
A Three-Dimensional View of Your Smile
Traditional dental X-rays provide valuable information, but certain treatments require a more comprehensive view.
Cone Beam Computed Tomography, or CBCT, creates detailed three-dimensional images of your teeth, jawbone, and surrounding oral structures. This allows our doctors to evaluate areas that cannot be fully understood from a standard two-dimensional image alone.
CBCT imaging is particularly valuable when planning advanced dental procedures because it provides detailed information about bone structure, tooth position, and surrounding anatomy.
3D CBCT imaging can assist with:
- Dental implant planning
- Full-arch implant treatment
- Evaluating bone structure
- Surgical planning
- Examining impacted or complex teeth
- Evaluating dental and facial anatomy
The additional information allows our team to approach treatment planning with greater precision and a clearer understanding of your individual anatomy.
Technology That Works Together
A Fully Digital Approach to Complex Dentistry
The greatest advantage of dental technology is not any single piece of equipment. It is how these technologies work together. For example, during advanced implant treatment:
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3D CBCT Imaging
Provides detailed information about the jaw and bone structure.
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Intraoral Scanning
Captures the teeth and soft tissues.
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Intraoral Photogrammetry
Precisely records implant positions in a full-arch case.
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3D Printing
Translates digital designs into physical models, surgical guides, temporaries, and other components.
This connected workflow helps our team carefully plan each stage of treatment while creating care that is personalized to your anatomy and restorative needs.
Advanced Technology. Personal Care.
At Hartman Dentistry, technology supports our doctors rather than replacing the personal attention that defines our practice. Every scan, image, and digital tool has a purpose: to give our team better information and help you better understand your care.
From routine dentistry to advanced restorative and implant treatment, we combine modern dental technology with thoughtful, individualized care to help make your experience as precise, efficient, and comfortable as possible.
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