The American College of Prosthodontists is working to ensure that prosthodontists are prepared to lead the emergence of digital dentistry in clinical practice. Advanced digital technology is changing what is possible in oral health, function, and beauty.

Dr. Tyler, as a prosthodontist and Certified Dental Technician (CDT), has unparalleled training for incorporation of digital solutions into his practice. Since we have upgraded to digital technology, our practice has experienced significantly improved workflow efficiency and accuracy. Our patients treated with digital solutions are benefitting from the combination of efficient processes, accurate high-strength materials, and beautiful esthetics.

CAD/CAM is a process in dentistry and prosthodontics using CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) to improve the design and creation of dental restorations, especially dental prostheses, including:

• crowns
• partial crowns (i.e. ¾ crowns)
• veneers
• inlays and onlays
• fixed bridges 
• dental implant-supported crowns and bridges 
• dentures (removable orfixed)
• orthodontic retainers

CAD/CAM complements earlier technologies used for fabrication of these restorations by any combination of:

• increasing the speed of design and creation allowing same day delivery.
• increasing the convenience or simplicity of the design, creation, and insertion processes.
• making possible restorations and appliances that otherwise would have been infeasible.

CAD/CAM dentistry uses subtractive processes (such as CNC milling) and additive processes (such as 3D printing) to produce physical dental applications from 3D virtual models.

• No unpleasant impression material – we have a camera that can capture the teeth in seconds (digital scanning) and transfers this information into computer software. This software allows the restoration to be virtually designed and milled (a CAD/CAM process).
• No bothersome temporary restoration – with CEREC, the definitive restoration is inserted directly without any temporary compromises needed.
• No 2^nd appointment – Treatment completed in a single session.
• Long-term stability – Like advances in cell phone technology, this digital process for fabrication of dental restorations has been progressing for the last 30 years. Today, it has surpassed our traditional lab processes for fabrication of dental restorations in terms of accuracy and predictability. At this time, CEREC restorations are about 50 percent more accurate than lab-made ones and always improving.
• Our Patient’s Advantage – Dr. Tyler combines his advanced prosthodontic training and dental lab background with an innovative and artistic approach to take CEREC to the highest level for his patients.

• A 3D printer uses an additive process used to produce physical resin dental applications from 3D virtual models (a CAD/CAM process).
• Our MoonRay 3D printer allows for in-office fabrication of the following dental applications:
  • Dental implant surgical guides – produced for computer-guided dental implant surgery
  • Dental models
  • Orthodontic Retainers
  • Nightguards
  • Digital Dentures
• Dr. Tyler uses this revolutionary 3D printing technology to make outcomes more predictable, easier, and safer for his patients.

• We have the Sirona ORTHOPHOS SL Imaging Machine in our office, which brings new possibilities for treatment planning by providing data for:
  • Full jaw 3D images – used for dental implant treatment planning
  • Dental Implant Computer Guided Surgery
  • Wisdom teeth/impacted teeth evaluation
  • Endodontic evaluation
  • TMJ (jaw joint) evaluation
  • X-rays for those unable to tolerate an intraoral sensor
• This unit complies with the best practices in dentistry by following the American Dental Association’s ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) radiation principle to minimize the effective radiation dose to our patients. The unique features of this unit allow us to choose what area of the teeth and facial anatomy we need to capture, which significantly reduces any unnecessary radiation exposure.
• At Stuart Prosthetic Dentistry, we are using the most advanced technology to allow for the safest, most accurate, and predictable outcomes achievable.

• Compared to traditional film x-rays, Schick 33 Digital x-ray Sensor exposes the patient to 80 percent less radiation and provides a comfortable and more efficient x-ray experience.
• With digital x-rays the images are produced instantly by using digital sensors. No more developing images—they instantly pop up on the screen.
  • This way, our patients can see the image for themselves on our 32” HDTVs in each treatment room and consult room.
  • Here at Stuart Prosthetic Dentistry, we want our patients to fully understand their dental health. We are an office that values transparency. You don’t have to take Dr. Tyler’s word for it, he will explain it and show it to you with these accurate digital x-rays.
• The images are also much clearer than film x-rays and can be tweaked and zoomed in on for easy access.
• With digital images, we can store these images and even have duplicate copies securely emailed to other offices if needed. With a film x-ray, if the original was lost, it was gone forever.
• Digital radiology offers more shades of gray as opposed to the shades that conventional radiology offers allowing greater contrast for spotting tooth decay earlier. 
• At Stuart Prosthetic Dentistry we are offering the safest, most efficient and up-to-date x-ray technology to meet your needs.