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Digital dentistry replaces traditional methods with state-of-the-art technology, offering numerous advantages: better-fitting restorations, greater variety, faster restoration processes, more time-efficient solutions, lower costs, and predictable outcomes.
Tayla Siebrecht
19/03/2024Nick and the team at Oceanic are absolutely fantastic! Their turnaround time is incredibly fast, and the quality of their work is outstanding. I've been consistently impressed with their efficiency and attention to detail. If you need dental services done quickly without sacrificing quality, this is the place to go! Highly recommend!
Emad Eyal Salman
21/03/2024We've been working with Oceanic for nearly two years now and loving the work they do. Very clear communication, easy to deal with and top quality work. Highly recommend would definitely be my first choice for dental prosthesis.
Richelle Oakhill
13/02/2024Amazing team members at this lab clinic, clear communication, kept us up to date and even helped out getting asap Lab jobs back in record time. Keeps our Drs very happy!
Ipswich City Dental
20/03/2024Always an amazing lab to deal with!! Fantastic communication!! Nick and Ashby always know how to get it done!
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What does Digital Dentistry look like?What does Digital Dentistry look like?
The world of digital dentistry can be vastly different from traditional methods. Digital dentistry uses technologies such as intraoral scanners, Computer-Aided Design to analyse and manipulate digital impressions, and 3D printing to fabricate precise and accurate treatments and prosthodontics for the patient.
Digital radiography/X-rays: Computer-generated imaging creates clearer images, faster, with a lot less radiation and patient discomfort compared to film X-rays, and the resulting images can be magnified. The optical scanners create digital maps of the teeth, dental impressions, digital colour maps for cosmetic colour shading.
Intra-Oral Camera: By creating accurate images of the oral anatomy, the intra-oral camera to see defects in the teeth. Patients can be given more comprehensive instructions for dental hygiene and have a better understanding because they can see where they are to focus.
Cone-beam computed tomography Imaging: The CT scan for dentists, a rotating X-ray provides a three-dimensional view of teeth and oral anatomy, from which surgical guides for implants can be created. Tumours and diseases that have not appeared on traditional X-rays are detectable with this CT technology.
TekScan: The T-Scan can digitally assess bite relationships using a remarkably thin electronic sensor.
Diagnodent: Using sound pulse and laser technology, the diagnodent detects cavities much earlier, which allows dentists to limit the dental decay by beginning immediate treatment.
Dental lasers: Soft tissue lasers allow dentists to work with greater precision – on hard tooth structure and soft gums/issue, for example, and the patient experiences less bleeding and trauma.
The “Wand”: This small and easy-to-handle tool delivers anaesthesia slowly and methodically, making the injections less painful.
Digital dentures: CAD/CAM technology creates permanent digital records that are easy and fast to duplicate should the patient lose or damage the original denture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Digital moulds offer a range of advantages over traditional impression methods. They provide greater precision and accuracy by reducing human error in handling materials, while also being more environmentally friendly by minimising waste. For patients with a strong gag reflex, digital impressions are far more comfortable and less intrusive. Additionally, they save time by delivering instant results that can be sent directly to the dental lab, eliminating delays associated with physical transport.
Digital dentistry stands apart from traditional methods. A key difference is a better capacity for treatment planning. With the help of intraoral scanners and digital imaging, dentists can create detailed, step-by-step treatment plans tailored to each patient. Digital methods also help in patient communication by enabling dentists to visually demonstrate the final outcome of the treatment and outline the various stages involved, offering patients a clearer understanding of their journey and expected results.
Connecting your intraoral scanner to our dental lab ensures fast digital transfers of patient impressions, allowing our technicians to begin creating restorations sooner and speeding up the process for your patients.
Ready to begin your digital dental journey with Oceanic Dental? Register here to open an account today.
Yes, we can organise the pickup for you at no cost.
Turnaround times typically range from 1 to 12 working days, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Call 09 558 7202, email info@oceanicdentallab.com, or use our online portal. You will receive a confirmation email once the pick-up is arranged.
Sending a Digital File to us is easy. Read our guide to learn how to send your Digital Files to Oceanic Dental Laboratory.
View our Digital Integration & Case Sending Guide
Digital dental records from any scanner brand can be transferred to Oceanic Dental Laboratory, as they’re saved in STL format, which most scanners support. When submitting a case online, don’t forget to attach any extra files or photos needed for the case.
Digital moulds offer clear benefits over traditional methods. Virtual impressions are more accurate and can be directly integrated with milling systems, eliminating the need for physical stone models, which are prone to issues like bubbles and distortion. Digital moulds result in cleaner preparations and better-fitting restorations, reducing the need for remakes and minimising adjustments.
