At Peak Dental, we proudly provide our Winchester patients with the best care possible using the latest dental technology. We believe modern technology can make dental visits more comfortable, efficient, and effective. From digital scans to same-day crowns, we use advanced tools to ensure you receive top-notch treatment.
Winchester, VA, dentist Dr. Aaron Barborka uses the best technology to provide top-quality dental care. Investing in advanced tools helps us offer more comfortable, efficient, and effective treatments.
The Benefits of Digital Dentistry
Digital dentistry is all about using digital tools to improve your dental care. Traditional methods can sometimes be uncomfortable and time-consuming, but digital dentistry makes things quicker and more accurate.
Using advanced technology in our office has many benefits for our patients:
- Accuracy: Digital tools provide highly accurate images and models, leading to better-fitting restorations and more precise treatments.
- Comfort: Digital scans and impressions are quick and comfortable without the mess of traditional methods.
- Efficiency: With tools like CEREC, we can complete complex procedures in just one visit, saving you time and reducing the number of appointments you need.
- Safety: Digital X-rays and CBCT scans use lower doses of radiation compared to traditional X-rays, making them safer for you.
- Visualization: Advanced imaging helps us explain your treatment options more clearly, so you can make informed decisions about your dental care.
Our Digital Technology
Digital Scans
Digital scans are one way we make your dental visits more comfortable. Instead of using messy, gooey materials to take impressions of your teeth, we use a digital scanner. This handheld device quickly captures detailed images of your teeth and gums. It’s fast, easy, and much more comfortable than traditional methods. The digital scans are also incredibly accurate, which helps us create precise treatment plans.
Digital Impressions
Digital impressions are another great example of how technology can improve your dental experience, including general dentistry treatments and routine cleanings. Using our digital scanner, we can create a 3D model of your teeth and mouth. This model is much more detailed than traditional impressions.
It allows us to see even the smallest details. We use digital impressions for a variety of treatments, including crowns, bridges, and aligners. They help us make sure that your dental appliances fit perfectly and work effectively.
CBCT Scanning
CBCT scanning is a special type of X-ray that gives us a 3D view of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures. Unlike regular X-rays, which provide flat images, CBCT scans show us a complete picture from all angles. This technology is incredibly useful for diagnosing complex dental issues, planning tooth extractions, and placing dental implants.
CBCT scanning is quick and painless. You simply sit in the scanner while it rotates around your head, capturing detailed images. These images help us better understand your dental anatomy and make more accurate treatment decisions. They’re especially helpful for planning procedures like implant placement, where precision is crucial.
CEREC – Same-Day Crowns
One of the most exciting pieces of technology in our office is CEREC technology. With this, we can create and place high-quality ceramic dental crowns in just one visit!
First, we use our digital scanner to take a precise impression of your tooth. Then, we use specialized software to design your new crown right in our office. Once the design is complete, we use a milling machine to carve the crown out of a block of ceramic. This process takes about an hour, and you can even watch if you’re curious!
Once the crown is ready, Dr. Barborka will make sure it fits perfectly before bonding it to your tooth. The entire process can be completed in a single visit, which means no temporary crowns and no waiting for weeks. You leave our office with a beautiful, durable crown that looks and feels natural.